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The UK government's £250 ground rent cap is a landmark reform. We analyze its deep impact on finance, investing, the economy, and the future of property.
A local shelter's crisis is a powerful economic indicator, revealing deep fissures in the economy that investors and business leaders cannot afford to ignore.
A local photo project on fuel poverty reveals a systemic threat to the global economy, creating new risks and opportunities for investors and finance leaders.
A simple legal fix has removed a major barrier to credit card access for islanders, unlocking new economic potential and highlighting a global trend.
A US-Japan currency intervention could rock the tech world. Learn how it impacts your SaaS pricing, cloud costs, and how AI can help you navigate the risk.
Beyond the Pitch Deck: 5 Critical Red Flags in the $1.7 Trillion Private Credit Market
The $1.7T private credit market is booming, but rising rates reveal hidden risks. Learn the 5 critical red flags every investor must watch for.
The Conservative Crossroads: What the Battle for the Right’s Future Means for the Economy and Your Portfolio
The ideological battle for the right’s future has profound implications for the economy, stock market, and your investment strategy. Here’s what to watch.
The Avios Economy: How Fintech and Investing are Redefining Loyalty in 2026
Avios is evolving from an airline currency into a financial asset, integrating with investing, fintech, and daily spending to redefine loyalty programs.
Driving Alpha: What Hong Kong’s Supercar Scene Reveals About Wealth, Investment, and Economic Signals
Hong Kong’s supercar scene is more than a hobby; it’s a barometer for wealth, a lucrative alternative investment class, and a frontier for fintech.
AI’s Market Frenzy: Are We Riding a Rocket or a Bubble About to Burst?
AI-fueled market euphoria mirrors historical bubbles. Is this time different, or will it burst? We analyze the parallels and offer a playbook for investors.
Beyond the Generational War: Why Your Birth Year is a Terrible Financial Indicator
Generational labels are a flawed and dangerous lens for viewing finance. Economic conditions, policy, and technology—not birth year—shape our financial lives.
London’s New Gridlock: Inside the High-Stakes Robotaxi Race Between US and China
London is the next battleground in the US-China tech war, as Waymo and Baidu gear up to launch robotaxis. What does this mean for investors and the economy?
Beyond the Ballot Box: Expert Political Forecasts and Their Impact on Your 2024 Investment Strategy
Expert political forecasts for 2024 and their impact on the economy, stock market, and your investment strategy. A deep dive into the US election and energy.
The Cola Wars Reignited: A Financial Deep Dive into Ambani’s Challenge to Coke and Pepsi
Reliance’s revival of Campa Cola isn’t just nostalgia; it’s a calculated financial assault on the Coke-Pepsi duopoly in India’s $8bn beverage market.
Solving the Market: Why Successful Investing is Like Conquering the FT Crossword
Discover why the discipline of solving a cryptic crossword is a powerful metaphor for navigating the complexities of finance, investing, and the global economy.
The Financial Polymath: Why Solving for ‘X’ in Today’s Economy is Like a Crossword Puzzle
Modern finance is a complex puzzle. Success requires a polymath’s mind to navigate the intersection of macroeconomics, technology, and global events.
The Ghost in the Machine: Are Modern Trading Apps Just 1920s Bucket Shops in Disguise?
Modern fintech promises to democratize finance, but a historical lens reveals unsettling parallels between today’s trading apps and 1920s bucket shops.