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2021 in Review

Milestones and challenges that are likely to spill over into 2022

CommoditiesEnergy

European LNG prices turn parabolic. What happened?

European liquid natural gas (LNG) prices are back at record highs over the threat of supply disruptions from Russia as the country sabre rattles with Ukraine and NATO.

Macro

The spiral of supply chain bottlenecks

The pandemic-induced supply-chain shock is leaving us with a lot more economic pain than initially anticipated. The question now is: how long will it last?

CryptoBlockchainBitcoin

Understanding bitcoin market cycles

Bitcoin goes up and down without end. What are the causes of this and is there a way to predict ...

Forex

GBP Outlook: How Far Will the BOE Really Go?

GBP/USD has rebounded off a one-year low, powered by short-covering in the British pound after a surprise Bank of England rate hike in December. But will the Omicron covid variant and PM Boris Johnson scandals put a crimp in the rise?

StocksTechnologyfintech

NUBANK: Meteoric rise, but challenges ahead

Nubank is a Brazilian digital bank designed as an alternative to traditional banking. Its focus on the end user has paid off, attracting 48 million customers already, but will revenue follow?

CryptoBlockchain

Avalanche blockchain introduces an infinite tree of blockchains

The little-known Avalanche network is a customizable and yet ready-to-wear blockchain which can adapt to clients needs. What are its characteristics and why might it soon be one of the key players in the blockchain world?

StocksTechnology

ARK in a Bear Market: Buy the Disruptive Innovation Dip?

Cathie Wood will be feeling the heat as her wildly successful ARK Innovation ETF extends its year-long rough patch. Is it time to BTD?

MacroIPO

2021 IPOs: when more is less

700 newly added tickers to American public exchanges, $100B raised in Q1 2021 alone. While these records are challenging even those of 1996, sometimes, more is actually less.

CryptoTechnologyBlockchain

Terra’s crypto financial ecosystem and its LUNA token

Built by Daniel Shin and Do Kwon, graduates of Pennsylvania University and Stanford University, respectively, the Terra ecosystem might be one of the most resilient crypto projects on the market. What is it and how does it work?

TechnologyMobilityAsiaEV

Electric two-wheelers in China

Slower Chinese growth is worrying, but the e-scooter market tells another story. This short take on the industry will shed light on regulation, competition, and headwinds.

MacroAsset Allocation

December MonthlyFlow - 2022 Outlook

Key takeaways for 2022: Omicron does not change our outlook, for now Growth to stay solid & inflation higher for longer, but still “transitory” ...

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