From Primer to Practice In a previous Bullish Beginnings edition, The Rise of Private Credit, we provided an overview of the rapidly expanding private credit industry, outlining its eyewatering growth and associated risks. Now, we are going to go even…
The U.K. market has been sending mixed signals recently to say the least. Inflation’s stayed sticky, gilt yields have crept up, yet U.K. equities are floating around all-time highs. It’s easy to ignore this information as just numbers on a…
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…
U.S. President Donald Trump seems to be back in deal mode. New trade deals with South Korea and the European Union have been completed, while negotiations with China are seemingly heading in the right direction. However, the recent completion of…
In the last year, markets have been volatile, to say the least. Global M&A has been stagnant, IPOs have been hit and miss, and pressure has been put on one industry in particular: private equity. Private equity firms are sitting…
Whether it’s in the news, a lecture or scrolling through articles here at Bullish Beginnings, chances are you’ve heard of private equity. However, have you ever stopped and asked yourself, what actually is it? If so, you’re in luck because…
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…
Full of buzzwords, abbreviations, and slick three-letter acronyms, wrapping your head around the world of finance can be difficult. But it doesn’t have to be.Welcome to the latest edition of Fluent Finance, where we break down financial jargon and topics…
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…
