Setting Us Up In our first iteration of this series, we explored how France and the US intervened in Burkina Faso under Thomas Sankara to overthrow the socialist state that had greatly improved the country’s quality of life and impose…
Recap of Part 1 Last time, we took our first steps into econometrics, looking at data types, variables, regressions, and the classic warning: correlation does not equal causation. Now, we’re going to explore deeper into the econometric jungle. Regression analysis…
Introducing the series ‘Socialism always fails’. This is a line many of us hear over and over again, particularly from sources that most of us would define as being credible, such as news outlets, economists, and our peers who claim…
Economics is a compelling subject. It helps us understand the world, people’s decisions, the development of nations, and essentially everything else that matters in our world. Econometrics is how we empirically analyse our economic findings; it helps us analyse trends…
It’s been around since the 19th century, but only started gaining serious traction in the 1960s. It’s secretly woven into nearly every part of your life, and yet you’ve probably never noticed it. It helped bring global markets to their…
Ever wondered how big banks and funds manage their daily liquidity without constantly calling up the central bank? Welcome to the world of repurchase agreements, or as finance professionals call it, repos. What is a Repo A repurchase agreement is…
Recently, M&A and IPO activity has been anything but exciting. High interest rates, global uncertainty, and cautious investor sentiment have combined to suppress deal flow. Public listings had nearly ground to a halt, with many companies delaying or shelving plans…
How Geopolitical Factors Brewed a Commodity Storm In late December 2024, coffee futures spiked to a 50-year high point. Supply shocks, climate catastrophes, and trade uncertainty drove this rally. And if you were watching the options market, you’d have seen…
After years of friction and uncertainty following Brexit, the United Kingdom and European Union have seemingly turned a new leaf. A new trade deal between the two parties has been agreed, one that promises to reset relations and smooth some…
A new addictive craze has swept through first-world economies. Particularly targeting young adults, the ‘Buy now Pay Later’ short-term financing option can be used on a range of products from Coachella tickets to getting burritos delivered. Initially, this seems to…
