Category: Economy
How the Future of Tech Will Reverse Globalisation
I’m not a technology nihilist. I don’t believe technology will rise up against us and thwart the human race. But tech of all shapes and sizes is pushing a lot of us out of jobs.
Donald Trump: Swamp Man
In his talks with Democrat leaders yesterday, POTUS apparently lost his temper. He slammed his hand down on the table and walked out.
This Economic Slowdown Is Setting Off Alarm Bells
It took them months to admit what was already obvious to most of the population. That is, that the economic ‘slowdown’ was in fact a full-blown crisis.
A Storm’s Coming: A Grim Economic Warning from The World Bank
As the skies darken and the outlook grows dim, will we be armed and ready? Or will we be the ones who end up cold, damp and penniless?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: A Danger to The Nation
A big, new danger appeared in Congress this month: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the newest representative of New York’s 14th district.
Trump Is Trapped
Stocks advanced a little yesterday. Investors were said to be hopeful about the upcoming trade talks with the Chinese. With a little luck, President Trump will talk to Chinese President Xi Jinping about the ongoing trade war. He’ll announce a
The Markets Are Heading Towards a Cliff…First to Jump is Chicken
This is a time to prepare. The market and the Fed may be playing a game of chicken. But they are also still heading for the edge of the cliff.
One Mistake Dooms Investors…
Both Trump and Powell will do all they can to save this market. Both are avoiding a bloodbath because the blood will splatter on their own white shirts.
Use or Lose It: Why Now’s the Best Time to Upskill Your Wealth Management
Perhaps you might think that you’re past this point in life…Your career is over…And you’re ready to put things on autopilot…But I think that would be a fatal mistake.
This Could Be Worse Than 1929
The stock market may have resumed its selloff sooner than we expected.The Dow fell 660 points after Apple announced weak sales — mostly in China.
How to Succeed in the Reversal of Globalisation
Process driven and highly repetitive jobs could disappear in your life time. It won’t all happen overnight. But in time, automation and robotics will take over a lot of these jobs.
An Exotic Hello from Cambodia: A Rising Asian Tiger
From an economist’s perspective, this emerging economy is on a remarkable trajectory…outclassing cruisers like China or India.
What We Learned From 2018…
After a week at the family farm, we had come back to the city for New Year’s Eve. But hardly had the new year begun when the echoes of the old year filled the streets and alleyways.
Why You Should Buy Local Shares…
A local strategy is usually one that dominates over time. And as we move to a localised world, I think these locally dominant companies are the ones that will benefit.
Financial IQ: Why Kiwis Are Drowning Without It
In the Standard and Poor’s Global Financial Literacy Survey, New Zealand was placed 11th in the world for financial literacy, with 61% passing the test. That still leaves a lot of room for improvement.