Shell's recent decision to significantly increase shareholder distributions has sent ripples through the investment community and sparked a heated debate about the company's priorities. As a journalist deeply entrenched in the financial markets, I've been closely following Shell's strategic moves, and it's clear to me that this decision, while seemingly...
The wild world of crypto is once again making waves, riding the exhilarating peaks and wrestling with the nauseating valleys. This time, the spotlight is on Solana. Institutional interest is undeniably growing, and as excitement builds over the potential approval of a spot ETF, so does the speculative bullishness. Consequently,...
The appeal of tariffs is seductive. We support the promise of safeguarding American manufacturers from foreign competition! It provides an opportunity to strengthen domestic supply chains and reshore jobs, more important now than ever in a world of rising economic uncertainty. As a journalist steeped in the nuances of trade...
The past four years have been a particularly fraught time in global trade. Indeed, much of this turmoil has been a direct result of the tariff policies imposed by the U.S. Underlying the positive reactions were those who initially reacted to these policies with concern and apprehension. Look a little...
The global economy is a labyrinth of rapidly shifting interrelated markets. As a dominant small-c coastal power, the United States needs to be careful how it sails these waters in order to protect its interests. We have a largely overlooked but powerful tool at our disposal—tariffs, or taxes on imported...
The promise of a get-rich-quick scheme is one of the strongest draws. Warren Buffett, the world’s most famous investor, gets this at an intuitive level. His annual “Billion Dollar Bracket Challenge” highlights this. In the challenge, participants compete to predict the best possible NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket. On the...
The temptation of overnight fortune with crypto is tempting to many. Every day, there’s a new altcoin launched with promises to be the “next big thing.” It’s no wonder that investors are lured in by the siren call of exponential returns. Binance Coin (BNB), Cardano (ADA), and millions more have...
The dream of easy money on the crypto hype train may be the most intoxicating siren song that few are able to resist. Recently, I have noticed many analysts predicting that Bitcoin will reach $130,000 within the next 90 days, a projection that, while enticing, clashes sharply with the realities...
It's easy to get swept up in the headlines, isn't it? Particularly when they rant about risks, dangers that could harm your children, and, more and more, “domestic terrorism.” As someone who spends a lot of time analyzing information and crafting narratives, I've noticed a concerning trend: the overuse and...
The entire cryptocurrency market is buzzing with speculation, and at the center of it all is Bitcoin. Volatility is a legitimate fear. With the recent landscape of technology and regulation very much aligning, it’s hard not to make a bullish argument for an increase in Bitcoin’s value. In conclusion, I...