Global Politics & Macro

7 days ago3 min read

What End of Year Outlooks Don't Say About Germany in 2025

Germany’s doom and gloom goes beyond the heavy reliance on its automotive industry, shedding light on the variety of structural issues,...

7 days ago3 min read

The Fall of Assad: Syria’s Future in Uncharted Territory

After nearly 14 years of devastating civil war between President Bashar al-Assad’s Ba’athist government and opposition forces, Syria...

Dec 23 min read

French Government Teeters on the Edge: Political Strife and Budget Crisis Signal Potential Collapse

France may be on the edge of a profound political and economic shift following a dispute between Marine Le Pen, the leader of the hard...

Dec 22 min read

What Does Shigeru Ishiba Have to Say to Japan?

The year of elections comes to an end as presidents and prime ministers fervently start to action their proposed policies, hoping to...

Dec 22 min read

The Eurozone’s Sluggish Growth and the ECB’s Dilemma

The eurozone economy is facing a period of significant slowdown, marked by weakening business activity, stubbornly high inflation, and...

Nov 183 min read

The Ultimate Trump Card: Rising National Debt

The US national debt has hit a record high this year, with levels nearing the debt ceiling, which was set at $31.4 trillion last year ....

Nov 183 min read

Understanding the Global and Domestic Implications of Trump’s Proposed Tariff Increase

On November 6th, former President Donald Trump secured a decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential...

Nov 182 min read

China’s Economic Outlook Amidst Global Uncertainties

As of November 2024, China’s economy faces mounting challenges, with signs of recovery in consumer spending overshadowed by weaknesses in...

Mar 182 min read

Onshoring and Infrastructure Acts Propel 2024 Construction Winners

The construction sector enters 2024 under the shadow of recent economic challenges, including soaring material costs and labour...

Feb 262 min read

Albania's Path to the EU: Navigating the Accession Process and Its Strategic Significance

Albania's journey towards European Union membership is emblematic of its commitment to comprehensive economic and political reforms,...

Feb 122 min read

Geopolitical Tensions and Global Economic Growth: An In-depth Analysis

In recent years, the global economy has been significantly impacted by rising geopolitical tensions. Most notably, conflicts in Ukraine...

Dec 18, 20233 min read

Rwanda Plan: Sunak’s Last Stand or Final Blow to Human Rights?

Last Tuesday, 313 MPs voted in favour of the Safety of Rwanda Bill, advancing it to the next legislative stage. This act is crucial to...

Dec 4, 20232 min read

Balancing Act: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement

On Wednesday the 22nd of November Chancellor Jeremy Hunt released his Autumn Statement where he announced a series of significant cuts in...

Dec 4, 20233 min read

Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement: Fleeting joy conceals forthcoming regret

Last week, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt marked his wife's birthday by presenting the Autumn Statement in the House of Commons....

Feb 26, 20233 min read

Has The Worst Yet to Come for the UK?

Suffice it to say that the past year has been relentless for the United Kingdom. Having just started the path to recovery following the...

Feb 19, 20233 min read

The Economic Ramifications of Turkey's Earthquakes

On February 6th, 2023, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey's southern province of Kahramanmaraş, causing widespread destruction and...

Feb 6, 20233 min read

Tension from Calais to Dover: The Refugee Crisis Explained

“France will not be held hostage by British Politics” were the words used by French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin in 2021, amid the...

Dec 4, 20223 min read

The Green Trade War Looming Over US-EU Relations

The emerging threat of a US-EU trade war appears to be intensifying, as EU ministers seek to mitigate the effects of the US Inflation...

Dec 4, 20222 min read

The Unspoken Reality of ESG

The rationale behind ESG integration is to make ‘better’ investments by factoring in unpriced risks and opportunities not captured in...

Nov 27, 20223 min read

Puerto Rico’s Climate Crisis

On September 18th 2022, Hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico, causing millions of dollars in damages and causing the entire island to lose...