Introduction In May 2026, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh all-time highs. On the surface, this looks like good news. Markets rising, portfolios growing, optimism everywhere. But beneath the record-setting headlines, a growing chorus of analysts, central bankers,… Continue Reading →

Introduction When most investors think about AI, they think about Nvidia. That’s not wrong. Nvidia’s rise to become one of the world’s most valuable companies has been driven by soaring demand for the graphics processors that power everything from ChatGPT… Continue Reading →

Introduction For over fifty years, oil and the US dollar have been linked in a system that quietly underpins much of global trade and finance. When you buy a barrel of oil almost anywhere in the world, you pay in… Continue Reading →

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Editor’s note: while the fast-moving war in the Middle East strongly affects markets, the points in this article remain valid; some factors may be muted and others… Continue Reading →

1. Introduction On July 31, 2025, Euronext, a leading pan-European market infrastructure, announced a voluntary share-exchange offer to acquire all ordinary shares of Hellenic Exchanges – Athens Stock Exchange S.A. (ATHEX). The aim is to integrate the Greek exchange into… Continue Reading →

Introduction In the dynamic world of business and politics, few relationships have captured as much attention as that between visionary entrepreneur Elon Musk and President Donald Trump. Their interactions have sent ripples through various sectors, particularly impacting the companies associated… Continue Reading →