economics
The Canary in the Coal Mine: What a Fish and Chip Shop Selling Curry Tells Us About the Global Economy
A fish and chip shop selling curry is more than a local story; it’s a key indicator for the economy, finance, and investing, revealing deep market shifts.
The Domino Effect: How a Tourist Slowdown is Shaking the Foundations of Japan’s Stock Market
A diplomatic chill is causing more than just canceled flights; it’s triggering a major re-evaluation of Japan’s economic future and rattling investors.
The $190 Billion Standoff: Why the U.S.-India Trade Deal Remains a Distant Dream
A deep dive into the stalled U.S.-India trade deal, its economic impact, and what the endless wait means for investors, finance, and global markets.
Beyond the Numbers: How Financial Puzzles Sharpen Your Investment Edge
Discover how solving financial crosswords can sharpen the cognitive skills essential for success in investing, trading, and understanding the global economy.
The Stockbroker’s Paradox: A 1980s Lesson on Access vs. Wisdom in Today’s Fintech World
A 1980s bank’s struggle to explain stocks and stockbrokers offers a timeless lesson for today’s fintech era on the gap between financial access and wisdom.
The Broken Promise: Why the UK’s Post-War Economic Blueprint is Failing and What It Means for Investors
The UK’s post-war economic blueprint is failing under 21st-century pressures, creating a crisis for its economy, investors, and the stock market.
The Swiss Gambit: Why “Too Big to Fail” Just Met Its Match in the Alps
Switzerland’s rejection of “too big to fail” rules for its megabank UBS is a high-stakes gamble. Is it a brave stand or a reckless financial error?
September Jobs Surge: Is the US Economy Too Strong for Its Own Good?
A surprisingly strong September jobs report shows a resilient US economy but raises fears of more Fed rate hikes. What does this mean for investors?
Beyond the Headlines: Decoding the September Jobs Report and What It Means for Your Investments
The US economy added 119,000 jobs in September, but the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%. We decode what this mixed signal means for investors and the Fed.
The Summers-Epstein Nexus: A Sobering Lesson in Reputational Risk for Finance and Leadership
Larry Summers’ suspension of teaching at Harvard amidst an Epstein probe offers a stark lesson on reputational risk for finance and business leaders.
The Stablecoin Paradox: Is FinTech’s Holy Grail a Dangerous Illusion?
Stablecoins promise digital currency stability, but their reliance on traditional finance creates a dangerous, self-referential loop of systemic risk.
Beyond the Grid: What the FT Crossword Teaches Us About Modern Investing
Discover the surprising parallels between solving the FT crossword and mastering modern investment strategy, from market analysis to managing cognitive bias.