Financial Technology
The Swift Effect: How Female Artists Are Composing the Future of the Music Economy
An analysis of the 2025 UK music charts reveals a major economic shift, with artists like Taylor Swift driving new investment models in fintech and IP.
India in 2025: A Deep Dive into the Economic Juggernaut’s Next Chapter
A deep dive into India’s 2025 economic performance, analyzing policy, fintech, stock market trends, and its rising global influence for investors.
Beyond Infinite Growth: Why Planetary Limits Are the New Frontier for Finance and Investing
Our economic models demand infinite growth, but our planet is finite. This post explores why Earth’s limits are the biggest risk and opportunity in finance.
Solving the Market’s Matrix: Lessons in Finance from a Cryptic Crossword
The world of finance is a complex puzzle. We use the framework of a cryptic crossword to deconstruct key concepts in economics, fintech, and investing.
HS2 Off the Rails: What Project Delays Mean for the UK Economy and Your Investments
The HS2 high-speed rail project’s 2033 deadline is now unachievable, signaling major economic and investment consequences for the UK.
The Pothole Economy: How a 90% Surge in Damage Claims Reveals Deeper Cracks in Our Financial System
A 90% surge in pothole claims reveals deep issues in public finance, the economy, and investing, signaling risks and opportunities in infrastructure.
From Silver to Silicon: What a 900-Year-Old Coin Teaches Us About the Future of Finance
A 900-year-old Scottish coin offers profound lessons on the evolution of finance, fintech, and the timeless principles guiding our modern economy.
The Diamond Standard: How Flawed Gems Are Forging the Future of Finance and Technology
Flawless diamonds are old news. Scientists are using tiny imperfections in the gems to power a quantum revolution in computing, finance, and security.
Solving the Financial Puzzle: What the FT Crossword Teaches Us About Modern Investing
Discover how the discipline of solving the FT Crossword offers a powerful metaphor for navigating modern finance, investing, and the global economy.
The Trillion-Dollar Text: Why Elon Musk’s Vision for Self-Driving Teslas is a Bellwether for the Global Economy
Elon Musk’s vision for texting in a self-driving Tesla is more than a feature; it’s a signal for a multi-trillion-dollar economic shift in finance and tech.
The ‘Run Away’ Economy: Decoding Competing Plotlines in Your Investment Portfolio
Like a Harlan Coben thriller, today’s economy is full of twists. Learn to navigate the competing plotlines and secure your financial future.
The Week in Review: 5 Critical Market Signals and What They Mean for Your Portfolio
From central bank pivots to AI mega-mergers, we decode the week’s key financial signals and explain their impact on investing, the economy, and fintech.