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Decoding the AI Boom: Why a 1.1% Figure from JPMorgan is a Tectonic Shift for the US Economy
A key correction from JPMorgan reveals a stunning fact: AI spending drove over half of U.S. GDP growth in H1 2023. We decode what this means.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: The Corrosive Economic Impact of Low-Level Crime
Low-level crime is not a minor nuisance but a major economic headwind, impacting everything from business viability to investor confidence and market stability.
Beyond the Footnotes: Why Unconventional Indicators Are a Big Deal for the Modern Economy
Unconventional economic indicators and niche markets, once footnotes in finance, are now crucial for modern investing, offering predictive power beyond GDP.
The Reassuring Hum of the Economy: What Snow Ploughs Can Teach Us About Financial Stability
The reassuring sound of snow ploughs offers a powerful metaphor for the hidden systems—central banks, regulators, and fintech—that ensure economic stability.
God and Mammon: Deconstructing the Church of England’s £10 Billion Investment Empire
Explore the Church of England’s £10B investment fund, a masterclass in institutional finance, ESG leadership, and the challenge of organizational survival.
The Billionaire, The Beggar, and the Chicken: Why Average Wealth is a Dangerous Illusion
A famous Italian poem about a chicken reveals the dangerous illusion of average wealth statistics and why the modern economy feels broken for so many.
The Ultimate Black Swan: What the Search for Alien Life Teaches Us About Investing and Risk
The search for alien life offers a profound masterclass in risk, probability, and long-shot investing, with key lessons for finance, fintech, and the economy.
The Dressmaker’s Economy: Why Our Measures of Growth Are All Wrong
A dressmaker’s letter to the FT reveals a deep flaw in how we measure our economy, with huge implications for finance, investing, and fintech.
Brexit’s Next Chapter: How a Political Showdown Could Redefine UK Finance and Investment
Farage’s Reform UK challenges Labour’s EU plans, setting the stage for a clash with major implications for the UK economy, investors, and financial markets.
The Post-Holiday Debt Surge: A Canary in the Coal Mine for the Global Economy?
A post-Christmas surge in debt help requests signals a critical red flag for the economy, investors, and the banking sector. What does it mean for you?
Beyond the Barrel: Why ExxonMobil Told Trump Venezuela is ‘Uninvestable’ and What It Means for Global Finance
ExxonMobil’s CEO called Venezuela ‘uninvestable’ to Trump. We dissect the history, risks, and what this means for global finance and investing.
A New Economic Era: Unpacking the EU-Mercosur Trade Deal 25 Years in the Making
After 25 years, the EU-Mercosur trade deal is here. This analysis explores its huge impact on finance, investing, the stock market, and the global economy.