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The Geopolitical Chessboard: India’s Cautious Dance with China In the grand theater of global economics, the relationship between India and China is one of the most complex and consequential acts. It’s a narrative woven with threads of ancient history, fierce competition, and a deeply intertwined, yet fraught, economic codependency. A recent letter to the Financial […]
In the fast-paced world of financial news, corrections are common. A misplaced decimal, a misattributed quote, a wrong date—these are the minor slip-ups that are quickly amended and often forgotten. However, a recent correction issued by the Financial Times regarding merchant bank Close Brothers was anything but minor. It was a single-word change that peeled […]
A Tale of Two Letters: When a Typo Rewrites Economic History In the fast-paced world of global finance, precision is everything. A single decimal point can be the difference between profit and loss, and a misplaced zero can trigger market chaos. But what happens when the error is not a number, but a single letter? […]
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The latest AWS outage was more than a glitch; it was a stark reminder of the internet's fragility. We decode what happened and why resilience matters.
A deep dive into the recent AWS outage, exploring its ripple effects on SaaS, startups, and AI, and offering actionable strategies for building resilience.
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon discusses the global economy, inflation, AI in finance, and the key risks and opportunities facing investors today.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff's apology for a controversial comment reveals deep tensions between tech leaders and their communities. What can we learn?
A tragic report of 133 deaths linked to online forums is a call to action for the tech industry. How can AI, cybersecurity, and innovation solve this?
China’s Tech Dragon Wakes: Inside the New 5-Year Plan Shaping the Global Economy
China’s new 5-year plan signals a major economic shift, prioritizing high-tech self-sufficiency and domestic consumption amid US tensions and deflation fears.
The €4 Billion Beauty Gambit: Why L’Oréal’s Acquisition of Kering’s Luxury Brands is a Market-Defining Move
L’Oréal’s €4bn acquisition of Kering’s beauty division, including Gucci and Balenciaga, is a game-changing move reshaping the luxury market.
From Teenage Dream to $100M Reality: How CoMind’s AI is Unlocking the Secrets of the Brain
From a teenager’s vision to a $100M reality, CoMind’s AI-powered brain monitor is set to revolutionize neuroscience. Discover the tech and its impact.
Beyond the Paycheck: How Private Equity is Sparking an Ownership Revolution in Japan
KKR is leading a groundbreaking push in Japan to give blue-collar workers equity in portfolio companies, challenging traditional finance models.
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Beyond the Bonus: A Banker’s Reunion and the Great Life Audit of Post-Finance Careers
A reunion of ex-bankers becomes a profound life audit, revealing diverse paths and a collective re-evaluation of success beyond the world of high finance.
The Rejection Edge: Why Seeking ‘No’ is the Ultimate Strategy for Success in Finance
Discover how “rejection therapy,” the practice of seeking “no,” can build the resilience needed for success in the high-stakes worlds of finance and investing.
Silence in the Halls of Power: ECB Faces Unprecedented Lawsuit Over Free Speech
The European Central Bank is being sued by its own staff union over “intimidation” claims, a case with major implications for institutional governance.
China’s Economic Engine Cools: Decoding the GDP Slowdown and What It Means for Global Finance
China’s economy grew at its slowest pace in a year. We decode the reasons and what it means for global finance, investing, and the stock market.
China’s High-Tech Gambit: Decoding the New 5-Year Plan for a Global Economy in Flux
China’s new 5-year plan signals a major pivot to tech self-reliance and domestic consumption amid US tensions, reshaping global finance and investment.
Bolivia at a Crossroads: Can a New Centrist President Solve a Deepening Economic Crisis?
Centrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivia’s presidency, inheriting a severe economic crisis. This analysis explores the challenges and opportunities for finance and investing.
Beyond the Buyout: How KKR is Rewriting the Private Equity Playbook in Japan
KKR is spearheading a transformative initiative to bring broad-based employee ownership to Japan, aiming to reshape private equity’s image and boost returns.
The V-Level Revolution: Is the UK’s New Qualification the Key to Unlocking Economic Growth?
The UK’s new ‘V-level’ qualification aims to tackle the skills gap and boost economic growth, but is it the solution investors have been waiting for?