Global Context: Why Water Matters More Than Ever Water as a strategic resource has shifted from being a background utility to a front-line concern in global politics, economics, and security. Beyond energy and technology, water remains the one resource humanity cannot artificially produce at scale. Its scarcity now directly shapes economic strategies, investment flows, and … Read more
UK tax rises this autumn now seem almost certain, according to leading economic analysts. Facing a ballooning deficit and near-record debt, Chancellor Rachel Reeves must decide which promises to keep and which to break. The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) warns that avoiding tax increases would jeopardize fiscal stability for years to … Read more
The sudden death of Georgian oligarch Badri Patarkatsishvili in 2008 at his Surrey estate left behind one of the most enigmatic fortunes of the post-Soviet era. In the years that followed, his family quietly set up a London-based firm, Bili Capital, to manage billions in assets, keeping operations discreet while fending off opportunists seeking a … Read more
The unexpected imposition of a tariff on gold bars imported from Switzerland under President Trump’s trade policy has sent shockwaves through the global bullion market. Initially, bullion traders believed that one kilogram and 100-ounce bars would be exempt from these duties, even under the administration’s new reciprocal tariffs—one of which is a staggering 39% country … Read more
Software Engineering of America (SEA) is a leading provider of enterprise software solutions, known for helping businesses manage and modernize legacy systems—especially those running on IBM i and z/OS platforms. With over four decades of experience, SEA has built a reputation for offering high-performance, secure, and compliant tools that serve critical enterprise operations.In a digital … Read more
Introduction The HP enterprise stock, representing Hewlett Packard Enterprise, is capturing renewed investor attention in 2025. As the company strengthens its focus on edge computing, hybrid cloud solutions, and enterprise IT services, many are asking: Is HP a smart tech investment today? In this article, we’ll evaluate its business positioning, historical stock performance, strategic growth … Read more
When will interest rates go down? That’s the question on the minds of millions of Americans navigating high borrowing costs and tighter financial conditions. As inflation cools and economic growth slows, hopes are rising that rate cuts could be on the horizon. In this post, we’ll explore how interest rate decisions are made, what the … Read more
Apple Inc. (AAPL) recently (August 6, 2025) made headlines with a significant announcement: a $100 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, bringing its total U.S. investment to $600 billion over the next four years. This move has sparked renewed interest in Apple’s stock, but this also leads to the main question – is Apple a good … Read more
The July 2025 US jobs report analysis offers critical insight into the current state of the American economy. Released on August 1st by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the report revealed that just 73,000 jobs were added last month—a steep drop from previous months and far below economists’ expectations. This unexpected slowdown suggests that … Read more
Stock market futures tariffs took center stage today as U.S. stock futures slipped following the White House’s tariff deadline already passed. With the expiration of President Trump’s trade deadline, markets reacted swiftly to a sweeping new tariff regime—starting with a baseline tariff rate of 10% and steep country-specific levies that could reshape global trade. The … Read more