fiscal policy
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?
The Great Uncoupling: Is the UK’s Tax System Pushing Professionals to Go It Alone?
Recent UK tax changes are creating a powerful financial incentive for professionals to ditch traditional employment and go solo, posing risks to the economy.
France Hits Pause: Macron’s Pension Reforms Shelved Until 2027 – A Deep Dive for Investors
France freezes Macron’s controversial pension reform until 2027. A deep dive into the political gambit and its impact on the economy and investors.
France’s Pension Standoff: A High-Stakes Gamble for Macron and the European Economy
French PM’s offer to freeze pension reform until 2027 is a high-stakes gamble with major implications for France’s economy and investor confidence.
The Milei Paradox: Argentina’s Economic Chainsaw and its Allure for Global Investors
Argentina’s President Milei is implementing radical “shock therapy” economics, causing domestic pain while winning praise from global investors.
Deconstructing Reform UK’s £141bn Economic Blueprint: An Investor’s Guide
A deep dive into Reform UK’s £141bn economic plan, analyzing its tax cuts, spending pledges, and the potential impact on investors and the UK economy.
Scotland’s Independence Gambit: An Economic Escape or a Leap into the Unknown?
John Swinney claims a UK “race to the right” makes Scottish independence an economic necessity. We analyze the financial implications for investors.
The Triple Lock Dilemma: Securing Pensions or Straining the UK Economy?
A deep dive into the UK’s state pension triple lock, exploring its economic impact, the fierce debate on its sustainability, and what it means for finance.
Macron’s New Gambit: What Sébastien Lecornu’s Premiership Means for France’s Economy and Your Portfolio
Macron reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as PM. We analyze the impact on France’s economy, the stock market, and what it means for investors and finance.