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A potential Trump presidency puts the Federal Reserve's independence to the test. Will political pressure force interest rate cuts, and what does it mean?
Jeremy Coller sold his firm for $3.7B, but his true legacy may be using the tools of high finance to dismantle factory farming. A deep dive.
Can betting on events revolutionize finance? We explore the promise and peril of prediction markets, from insider trading to regulatory battles.
Saudi Arabia is scaling back its $500bn Neom megaproject, a move reflecting a pragmatic pivot amid global economic pressures and financial realities.
A proposal to issue £20bn in UK "war bonds" revives a historic idea. Is it a smart financial strategy for modern defence or a nostalgic gimmick?
Trump’s 10% Credit Card Rate Cap: Economic Lifeline or Financial Chaos?
A deep dive into Donald Trump’s 10% credit card rate cap proposal, analyzing its potential impact on the economy, banking, and consumer finance.
Decoding the Modern Market: A Polymath’s Guide to Finance, Fintech, and the Future of Investing
To navigate modern finance, one must be a polymath, understanding the convergence of fintech, blockchain, economics, and the forces reshaping investing.
Decoding the Market: What the FT Crossword Teaches Us About Modern Investing
Discover why the analytical skills used to solve a complex crossword are the same ones needed to succeed in modern finance, investing, and business strategy.
Decoding the AI Boom: Why a 1.1% Figure from JPMorgan is a Tectonic Shift for the US Economy
A key correction from JPMorgan reveals a stunning fact: AI spending drove over half of U.S. GDP growth in H1 2023. We decode what this means.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: The Corrosive Economic Impact of Low-Level Crime
Low-level crime is not a minor nuisance but a major economic headwind, impacting everything from business viability to investor confidence and market stability.
Beyond the Footnotes: Why Unconventional Indicators Are a Big Deal for the Modern Economy
Unconventional economic indicators and niche markets, once footnotes in finance, are now crucial for modern investing, offering predictive power beyond GDP.
The Reassuring Hum of the Economy: What Snow Ploughs Can Teach Us About Financial Stability
The reassuring sound of snow ploughs offers a powerful metaphor for the hidden systems—central banks, regulators, and fintech—that ensure economic stability.
God and Mammon: Deconstructing the Church of England’s £10 Billion Investment Empire
Explore the Church of England’s £10B investment fund, a masterclass in institutional finance, ESG leadership, and the challenge of organizational survival.
The Billionaire, The Beggar, and the Chicken: Why Average Wealth is a Dangerous Illusion
A famous Italian poem about a chicken reveals the dangerous illusion of average wealth statistics and why the modern economy feels broken for so many.
The Ultimate Black Swan: What the Search for Alien Life Teaches Us About Investing and Risk
The search for alien life offers a profound masterclass in risk, probability, and long-shot investing, with key lessons for finance, fintech, and the economy.
The Dressmaker’s Economy: Why Our Measures of Growth Are All Wrong
A dressmaker’s letter to the FT reveals a deep flaw in how we measure our economy, with huge implications for finance, investing, and fintech.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: The Geopolitical Chess Match for Global Currency Supremacy
The push for de-dollarization is not just business; it’s a geopolitical strategy with huge implications for finance, investing, and the global economy.