Hichilema’s Reforms: The Political Economy of Credibility
(Part 1 of the “Credibility, Expectations and Growth” Series ) As of August 2021, the South-Central African country of Zambia…
The Struggle of Small Businesses in a Competitive Landscape
Introduction Small businesses, which employ 61.7 million Americans and represent nearly half of all private sector employees, are often praised…
When the Triple-A Falls, the Markets Follow: The U.S. at a Fiscal Crossroads
In May 2025, the United States saw its credit rating downgraded by the credit rating agency Moody’s from Aaa to…
Tax, Tariffs, and Turmoil: The UK’s Precarious Fiscal Future
In recent times, the UK’s economy, particularly its public finances, has looked a grim state, becoming a ship weighed down…
Germany’s Fiscal U-Turn & Trump’s European Ripple Effect
Germany has recently taken a major turn in its economic policy, committing €500bil. to infrastructure spending and boosting its defence…
BP’s “Fundamental Reset”: A Sign of the Energy Sector’s Broader Retreat from Renewables
BP has announced what it calls a “strategy fundamentally reset”, a dramatic shift that seesthe oil giant drop its green…
Germany: Where to Go from Here?
The European auto industry is going through difficult times. Not too long ago, during the pandemic, the shortage of microchips…
Ilona Maher and Bristol Bears’ Game Changing Move
Ilona Maher’s signing with the Bristol Bears isn’t just a transfer – it’s a statement. As the UK gears up…
The EU’s Dilemma Between Regulation and Innovation
Just about one month ago, I found myself writing about the need for an efficient European financial structure. This was…
The Trump Bump: US Market Highs & Wall Street Dreamland
US Markets have been ripping in the last week, and 2025 has been ignited by the sparks of a new man in town. Donald J. Trump’s resurgence has forged huge confidence and spurred movement in American markets, with his campaign vastly impacting US economic activity moving into the new year.
