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Macro ・ Politics
30 September 2021

The US Debt Ceiling: Does it matter this time?

The US government is approaching its debt ceiling, raising the prospect of the US defaulting on its debt if the limit is not raised. Markets have looked through it in the past. Might this time be different?

Technology
30 September 2021

Why online lenders underperform market debuts

While we have seen a recent uptick in fintech stock performances for some, underperformance has been a common thread amongst online lenders in the past. Which fintech group merits your ...

Crypto ・ Technology ・ Blockchain
29 September 2021

The top 10 uses of blockchain technology

Surprise surprise, blockchain is not only about going all in on Dogecoin for a 500% profit or loosing all your life savings to CryptoKitties. There is more to it, far more to it.

Commodities ・
28 September 2021

Brent Crude Oil at $80: Trading the UK Fuel Crisis

Pandemonium is breaking out across the UK with around two thirds of petrol stations completely dry of fuel and the government putting the army on standby. What does this mean for Brent crude oil?

Macro ・ Europe
28 September 2021

Reflation trade uncertainty in European markets?

German elections won’t affect markets as much as China will. European natural gas, carbon permits, and power rising to record levels with little signs in any letdown. Euro area surveys are deteriorating, demand is ...

Macro ・ Energy ・ Asia ・ Europe ・ USA
27 September 2021

Global markets ‘’quick take’’ as we enter Q4

We end Q3 this week and prepare for Q4 by looking at the current macro markets—there is a lot of reshuffling happening around energy and industrials. Countries want to control supply chain led inflation—especially China—and ...

Crypto ・ Asia ・ Blockchain
27 September 2021

China completely bans crypto: why and what will happen?

Headline: buying CryptoKitties will now be illegal in China, as the government banned the use of cryptocurrencies altogether.

Macro ・ Week Ahead
24 September 2021

German election & European inflation | THE WEEK AHEAD

A preview of the news, earnings, and economic data to expect in the week ahead. This week includes the first German election in 16 years without Angela Merkel and CPI data from Germany and the Eurozone.

Macro
24 September 2021

Global Market Weekly Recap: Top 10 Market Graphs (week ended: 24/9)

Monday, September 20th Graphic 1: Evergrande and Iron Ore moving downwards in synchrony

Stocks ・ Technology
23 September 2021

Share buy-backs: what it is and why Microsoft does it

When a company buys its own stock it is called a share buyback program. How does it work and why are companies like Microsoft doing it?

Stocks ・ Macro ・ Politics
22 September 2021

German Election 2021: Primer for Investors | Stocks to Watch

For the first time since Angela Merkel took office 16 years ago, this German election could mean big changes in Germany. What could that mean for international investors?

Technology
22 September 2021

About the fintech-banking convergence...

Have banks become one with fintech, or has fintech become the new status quo? Evidence suggests the latter, but the picture ...

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