International Finance
The Great Contradiction: Is the US the World’s Financial Cop and Its Biggest Tax Haven?
The US champions global financial transparency while operating as one of the world’s top secrecy jurisdictions. This post explores this great contradiction.
The Bear and the Tiger: Decoding the Russia-India Economic Axis in a Fractured World
A deep dive into the Putin-Modi summit, analyzing the financial and economic implications of their growing energy, defense, and trade partnership.
Honduras at a Crossroads: Political Turmoil, Economic Stakes, and What It Means for Global Investors
A chaotic election in Honduras, complicated by US foreign policy, puts the nation’s economy at a crossroads, with major implications for investors.
Operation Ajax: How a 1953 Coup in Iran Forged Decades of Geopolitical Risk for Investors
The 1953 Iranian coup, a pivotal moment in history, offers timeless lessons for modern investors on geopolitical risk, resource nationalism, and economics.
The UK’s Non-Dom Shake-Up: A High-Stakes Gamble for Britain’s Economy
The UK’s abolition of its non-dom tax status, despite an IHT concession, is deemed “too little, too late” by advisers, risking a capital exodus.
The $45 Billion Question: Trump’s Pardon of a Narco-President and the Financial Shockwave Headed for Central America
Trump’s pardon of a narco-president sends shockwaves through global finance, raising alarms for investors about political risk in emerging markets.
Transactional Power: Is America’s “Cash-and-Carry” Diplomacy Reshaping the Global Economy?
A shift in US foreign policy towards transactionalism has deep implications for the global economy, international finance, and long-term investment strategies.
Peace Plan or Political Ploy? Unpacking the Market Tremors from the Ukraine Policy Reversal
A contentious Ukraine peace plan was floated and then denied, revealing deep policy uncertainty. This analysis explores the impact on the economy and markets.
Unlocking Africa’s Future: A 70-Year-Old German Blueprint for Solving Today’s Debt Crisis
A 1953 debt deal for post-war Germany offers a powerful blueprint for solving the escalating sovereign debt crisis facing African nations today.
From Fintech Star to Shadow Spymaster: Jan Marsalek and the Multibillion-Dollar Criminal Underworld
Fugitive Wirecard exec Jan Marsalek is linked to a vast, multibillion-dollar money laundering network used by criminals and Russian intelligence.
Balancing Act on the Thames: What China’s “Mega” Embassy Means for UK Finance and Investing
A UK approval of China’s ‘mega’ embassy in London signals a pragmatic economic policy, but what does it mean for finance, investing, and security?
Beyond the Handshake: Decoding the Multi-Billion Dollar Economics of the US-Saudi Alliance
A deep dive into the US-Saudi deals, exploring the huge economic and investment implications of Vision 2030 and strategic military sales.