Investment Strategy
The High-Stakes Chess Game: Decoding the Global Scramble for a Ukraine Peace Deal
A complex diplomatic battle is underway to end the war in Ukraine, with global powers proposing competing peace plans that will reshape the world economy.
The Credibility Gap: Why What Governments and Companies *Do* Matters More Than What They *Say*
Inconsistency between words and actions isn’t just a political issue; it’s a major risk for the economy, investors, and business leaders. Here’s why.
The $300 Billion Weapon: A New Financial Strategy to Deter Future Wars
A novel proposal suggests using profits from frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s reconstruction, creating a powerful new tool for economic deterrence.
Beyond the Buckets: Why the Total Portfolio Approach is Reshaping Modern Investing
Discover the Total Portfolio Approach (TPA), the holistic investment strategy replacing traditional asset allocation for sophisticated investors.
Beyond the Grid: Why Solving the FT Crossword is Your Secret Weapon in Finance
Discover how the cognitive skills used to solve the FT Crossword are the same ones that drive success in finance, investing, and the modern economy.
The Machu Picchu Gridlock: What a Tourist Dispute Reveals About Monopoly, Fintech, and Investment Risk
A tourist bus dispute at Machu Picchu offers a powerful lesson on monopoly risk, supply chain fragility, and the disruptive potential of fintech solutions.
A Glimmer of Peace? Decoding the Market Impact of US-Ukraine Diplomatic Progress
US-Ukraine talks show progress on a peace plan, signaling major shifts for the global economy, stock market, and investment strategies.
The Empty Chair: What the US G20 Boycott Means for the Global Economy and Your Portfolio
The US boycott of the G20 summit in South Africa signals a major shift in global power dynamics, with deep implications for the economy, investing, and finance.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: What a Transylvanian Artist Teaches Us About Value, Risk, and the Future of Investing
Discover how the surreal art of Romanian painter Teodora Axente offers profound insights into risk, value, and strategy for modern investors and financiers.
Beyond the Headlines: The Economic Shockwaves of West Bank Instability for Investors
Escalating violence in the West Bank is creating significant economic shockwaves, impacting regional stability, investment risk, and the global economy.
The £500k Stranded Asset: Why the Economy Can’t Afford to Have Unemployed Doctors
A bottleneck in medical training is creating a costly economic paradox: a doctor shortage alongside unemployed medics. This is a market failure we can’t afford.