Financial Technology
Trading at the Speed of Light, Reporting at a Snail’s Pace: The Data Lag Threatening Our Economy
Our financial markets trade in microseconds but report in months. This critical data lag fuels bubbles and poses a systemic risk to the global economy.
Beyond the Headlines: The Economic Toll and Investment Signals in the UK’s New Road Safety Overhaul
Discover the hidden economic and investment implications of the UK’s new road safety policies, impacting finance, fintech, and the broader stock market.
The Billion-Pound Information Gap: How Overlooked Social Benefits Impact the Broader Economy
A small news item on fuel allowances reveals a multi-billion-pound economic inefficiency with major implications for finance, investing, and fintech.
India’s $5 Trillion Dream: A Rising Tide or a Widening Gulf?
India’s economy is booming, but will its people benefit? We analyze the growth drivers, the risks of a K-shaped recovery, and what it means for investors.
The AI Productivity Paradox: Why Wall Street’s Hype May Not Lift Main Street’s Fortunes
AI’s economic impact may be narrower and more concentrated than past revolutions, posing a paradox for investors betting on a broad productivity boom.
The £3 Billion Bite: How the UK’s Junk Food Ad Ban is Reshaping the Stock Market and a New Era of Investing
The UK’s junk food ad ban is more than a health policy; it’s a major market event reshaping the stock market, investing strategies, and corporate finance.
AI’s Trillion-Dollar Gamble: Are We Building a Revolution or the Next Tech Bubble?
The AI investment boom is creating a mountain of debt. Are we building a revolution or repeating the mistakes of past tech bubbles like the dot-com era?
The Python’s Portfolio: Why “Trust in Me” is the Most Dangerous Song in Finance
The Disney song “Trust in Me” is a chillingly perfect metaphor for the seductive and often deceptive nature of trust in finance, investing, and fintech.
The Globalistics Puzzle: Navigating the Interconnected Maze of Modern Finance
The modern economy is a complex “world puzzle.” This post explores the concept of ‘Globalistics’ and how interconnectedness shapes finance and investing.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: What Pet Food Banks Reveal About the True Health of Our Economy
Discover why the rise of pet food banks is a critical, non-traditional economic indicator for investors, signaling deep consumer distress and market shifts.
Driving Alpha: What Hong Kong’s Supercar Scene Reveals About Wealth, Investment, and Economic Signals
Hong Kong’s supercar scene is more than a hobby; it’s a barometer for wealth, a lucrative alternative investment class, and a frontier for fintech.
AI’s Market Frenzy: Are We Riding a Rocket or a Bubble About to Burst?
AI-fueled market euphoria mirrors historical bubbles. Is this time different, or will it burst? We analyze the parallels and offer a playbook for investors.