fiscal policy
Indonesia at a Crossroads: Analyzing Economic Realities in Prabowo’s First Year
President Prabowo’s first year sees economic promises tested by protests and governance issues, forcing a reassessment of Indonesia’s investment climate.
Bolivia at a Crossroads: Can a New Centrist President Solve a Deepening Economic Crisis?
Centrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivia’s presidency, inheriting a severe economic crisis. This analysis explores the challenges and opportunities for finance and investing.
UK’s Potential Energy VAT Cut: A Lifeline for Households or a Risky Economic Gamble?
A potential UK energy VAT cut offers household relief but poses a risky economic gamble. This post dissects its impact on finance, investing, and the economy.
UK Hints at Energy VAT Cut: A Lifeline for the Economy or a Risky Fiscal Gamble?
A potential VAT cut on UK energy bills is hinted at. We analyze the deep economic, financial, and market implications of this major policy shift.
Fueling the Engine: Why a Strong Economy is Britain’s Only Answer to the Worklessness Crisis
Britain’s worklessness crisis is an economic disaster. This post explores why a strong, pro-growth economy is the essential foundation for any solution.
UK Budget Preview: Decoding “Targeted Action” and Its Impact on Your Finances, Investments, and the Economy
Chancellor plans targeted cost-of-living relief. We analyze the impact on households, investors, the stock market, and the broader UK economy.
The Trillion-Dollar Question: Is High Public spending the Real Threat to Our Economy?
Exploring the fierce debate on public spending and its impact on finance, investing, and the future of our economy. Is the state simply too big?
Reading Between the Lines: What Chancellor Reeves’ Tax Hike Signals Mean for the UK Economy and Your Investments
Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals potential tax rises and spending measures ahead of the Budget, aiming to put UK finances on a firmer footing.
Beyond the Headlines: An Investor’s Guide to the UK Welfare System
Political rhetoric about a “sicknote culture” is a moral panic. Data shows UK welfare spending is controlled and employment is high.
The Pensioner’s Paradox: Why a Property Tax Could Upend UK Retirement
A property tax seems fair, but it could devastate ‘asset-rich, cash-poor’ pensioners. We explore the risks, economic impacts, and potential solutions.
The Certainty Deficit: How Political Inconsistency Saps Confidence in the Global Economy
Political inconsistency creates a “certainty deficit” that erodes investor confidence, fuels market volatility, and damages the global economy.
Mexico’s High-Wire Act: Can President Sheinbaum Juggle Populism, Pragmatism, and Investor Confidence?
Mexico’s President Sheinbaum walks a tightrope between populist promises and pragmatic economics. Can she sustain this balancing act for investors and markets?