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The ROI of a Fish and Chip Supper: Deconstructing the Economics of Corporate Goodwill
A fish and chip shop’s charity reveals a key lesson for investors: corporate goodwill is a powerful, measurable asset in the modern financial economy.
The Blackpool Food Bank and the Canary in the Coal Mine: What a £9,000 Donation Reveals About Our Economy
A food bank donation is more than charity; it’s a critical economic indicator with deep implications for finance, investing, ESG, and fintech solutions.
The Next Fed Chair: Navigating Economic Crossroads and Political Pressure
The selection of the next Fed Chair is a pivotal decision that will shape the global economy, stock market, and the future of finance and investing.
The Age of Turbo Blurbo: Navigating Noise and Jargon in Modern Finance
A deep dive into ‘Turbo Blurbo’—the high-speed noise and confusing jargon defining today’s financial markets and how to navigate it.
The Buzz Aldrin Principle: What a Secret Spacesuit Patch Teaches Us About Financial “Tells”
A secret patch on Buzz Aldrin’s spacesuit is a powerful metaphor for the hidden “tells” in finance, investing, and the global economy.
Primate Principles: What Chimpanzees Can Teach Us About a Smarter Financial Future
A lesson from chimpanzees suggests that reciprocal altruism, not pure self-interest, is the key to a more resilient and sustainable financial future.
Economic Symphony or Financial Cacophony? Decoding the Fed’s High-Stakes Performance
Is the Federal Reserve’s fight against inflation leading to a harmonious soft landing or a chaotic economic crash? A deep dive into the high-stakes performance.
The H-1B Lottery Gamble: How Flawed US Policy is Risking the Future of Tech and Finance
The H-1B visa program’s chaotic lottery system is failing, creating a strategic crisis that risks the future of the US tech and finance sectors.
Beyond the Blockade: How a Venezuelan Oil Tanker is Sending Ripples Through the Global Economy
A US pursuit of a Venezuelan tanker is more than a news headline; it’s a major event with deep implications for the global economy, oil markets, and finance.
Mind the Gap: What London Underground Etiquette Reveals About Today’s Economy
A simple question about London Underground etiquette serves as a powerful metaphor for the breakdown of trust and long-term thinking in our global economy.
The Mr. Collins Conundrum: Is Your Financial AI a Sycophant in Disguise?
A witty letter to the FT about a “Mr. Collins chatbot” reveals a serious risk in financial AI: are we building sycophants instead of critical advisors?
ByteDance’s $23 Billion AI Gambit: More Than Just a Spending Spree, It’s a Declaration of War
ByteDance plans a $23bn AI spending spree to challenge US rivals, escalating the global tech arms race with massive investments in AI infrastructure.