Economic Downturn
Cracks in the Foundation: Why the UK Construction Slump is a Red Flag for the Entire Economy
The UK construction sector is shrinking at its fastest rate since the pandemic, a major red flag for investors and the wider economy. What’s driving the slump?
The Shadow Portfolio: Is the Insurance Industry’s Bet on Private Credit a Ticking Time Bomb?
Insurers’ growing appetite for opaque private credit could pose a systemic risk, creating a liquidity crisis during the next economic downturn.
The End of the Cushy Tech Job: Why AI and a Shaky Economy Are Rewriting Your Career
The era of cushy, secure tech jobs is over. A perfect storm of economic tightening and the rise of AI is rewriting the rules for every knowledge worker.
The Billion-Dollar Revolt: Why Private Equity is Waging War on Its Most Powerful Law Firm
A revolt is brewing in private equity as investors push back against the massive legal fees of top law firm Kirkland & Ellis, signaling a major power shift.
The Pizza Hut Paradox: A Financial Autopsy of a Fallen Giant
Pizza Hut’s decline is a case study in corporate stagnation, market disruption, and the brutal economics of consumer loyalty in a tech-driven world.