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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...

Nov 183 min read

You Cannot Escape the Taxman – and Neither Can the Gulf States

Rivers of the black gold have proven difficult for the taxman to overcome in the Gulf, but times are changing. With oil revenues no...

Nov 183 min read

Navigating a New Economic Landscape: Trump’s Era

The magnitude of Trump’s presidential victory over Democratic incumbent Kamala Harris will endure as one of the most remarkable political...

Nov 182 min read

How Trump’s Energy Agenda Might Tilt the Scales for Global Markets

Trump’s recent election win has reignited debates over the future of global energy markets. Known for his pro-fossil fuel stance and...

Nov 183 min read

Meet Your New Co-worker: How AI Agents Are Revolutionising Work Forever

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has reached an exciting milestone: the introduction of AI agents. OpenAI’s new AI...

Aug 254 min read

Collateralised Loan Obligations (CLOs): A Key Player in Corporate Credit Markets

In today’s complex financial landscape, perfectly balancing between risk and reward can be challenging...

Mar 182 min read

Climate Action 100+: Has the organisation gone toothless?

There have been growing concerns for Climate Action 100+ (CA100+), an organisation dedicated to stimulating the most polluting companies...

Mar 182 min read

Would a World Government Benefit the Global Economy

The world is faced with many global issues that it is troubled with solving. Many organisations such as the United Nations and the World...

Mar 182 min read

Malaysia and Semiconductor Chips: A Triumph or Disaster Waiting to Happen?

Semiconductor chips – one of the key building blocks of phones, computers and even cars – have been a source of geopolitical tension...

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Red, Blue and Green: What are the ESG aims of the Republicans and the Democrats in the upcoming 2024 elections?

The upcoming presidential election in November is an event I’m sure many are eagerly awaiting. As the Blues and the Reds battle it out...

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...

Mar 182 min read

UK Government's Clampdown on Foreign Ownership: The Telegraph Media Group Saga

In what seems to be an ever-going saga, the sale of the Telegraph Media Group has, once more, taken another drastic turn as new...

Mar 182 min read

An introduction to the Sales & Trading division

The sales and trading division of an investment bank is a front-office role and is more commonly known as the global markets division,...

Mar 43 min read

Hedge Funds, Futures and Cocoa: Why is the Price of Chocolate Rising?

Amassing almost 70% of the world’s production, Ivory Coast and Ghana are the top two producers of cocoa beans. Given that cocoa is a key...

Mar 43 min read

The PIF's Play for English Rugby: Financial Relief or Sports Washing?

In a move that could reshape the landscape of English rugby, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia is reportedly in...

Mar 42 min read

Chips on the Table: India's Bold Bid to Power the Future

The semiconductor industry stands as the backbone of modern technology, fuelling advancements from smartphones to satellites. As global...

Mar 44 min read

What division of an investment bank is right for me?

The term “investment banking” can be an ambiguous and misunderstood phrase, as most students do not fully understand what is entailed...

Feb 262 min read

Major Industry Event: Launch of Next-Generation Electric Vehicles at Auto Expo 2024

The automotive industry witnessed a groundbreaking event this week as leading manufacturers unveiled their next-generation electric...