finance
Beyond the Hype: A Philosophical Guide to Navigating Market Superstition
In a world of financial hype, the timeless principles of philosophy offer a powerful toolkit for rational investing and debunking market superstitions.
The Business Rates Paradox: Why a “34-Year Low” Feels Like a Record High for UK Businesses
A government claim of a 34-year low in business rates masks a painful reality of soaring bills for UK businesses. We unravel the paradox.
The Singapore Secret: How a National Balance Sheet Forged a Global Economic Powerhouse
Discover Singapore’s secret to economic success: managing the country’s public assets with the discipline of a world-class investment firm.
Beyond the ‘Lazy Youth’ Myth: The Real Economic Forces Sidelining a Generation
The rise in “NEETs” is not a laziness issue but a symptom of deep economic problems: a mental health crisis, a precarious job market, and housing costs.
The Price of Proximity: Deconstructing the Financial Fallout of the Epstein Network
The release of new Epstein photos is a critical case study in reputational risk, due diligence failure, and the immense financial cost of association.
From Enron’s Ashes: Andersen’s Consulting Arm Aims for Redemption with $1.75B IPO
A consulting firm bearing the name of the disgraced Enron auditor, Arthur Andersen, has gone public with a $1.75 billion valuation.
Decoding the Economy: What the Financial Times Crossword Teaches Us About Modern Investing
Unravel the complexities of the modern economy by decoding key financial concepts, from blockchain to interest rates, using the framework of a cryptic crossword.
Grangemouth’s £150M Lifeline: A Deep Dive into the Finance, Economics, and Future of UK Industry
A deep dive into the £150M Ineos-UK government deal for Grangemouth, analyzing its impact on finance, the economy, and UK industrial strategy.
UK’s High-Stakes Legal Gamble: Supercharging Litigation Finance for Justice or Profit?
The UK plans to deregulate litigation funding to boost access to justice, but critics fear a surge in costly class-action lawsuits against businesses.
The UK’s Economic Puzzle: Rising Unemployment, Resilient Wages, and What It Means for Your Finances
UK unemployment is up, yet wages outpace inflation. A deep dive into this economic paradox and its impact on investors, businesses, and young workers.
UK’s Economic Crossroads: Unemployment Rises, But Real Wages Offer a Surprising Silver Lining
The UK unemployment rate has risen, but with average earnings still outpacing inflation, the economic outlook is more complex than it first appears.
UK’s Economic Tightrope: Decoding the Mixed Signals from the Latest Jobs Report
The UK economy faces a complex challenge as unemployment rises to 4.4% while wage growth remains stubbornly high, placing the Bank of England in a bind.