I periodically recycle old posts on my blog to ensure that new clients can benefit from valuable content they may have missed and this post is one such example. The “two cows” analogy is an entertaining way to explain different economic systems using a simple scenario involving cows. This is all in good fun, so…

I periodically recycle old posts on my blog to ensure that new clients can benefit from valuable content they may have missed and this post is one such example. I have always reminded my children that it is perfectly alright if they choose not to be “active” on social media. It is a personal choice…

On my trips to and from the airports, I found myself in long, blunt conversations with cab drivers, an unintended but surprisingly rich “alternative data source.” Well, the topic was predictable: rising oil prices. These drivers are already feeling the pinch. Globally, oil prices have surged sharply due to disruptions linked to the Iran conflict,…

After a week on the road, I’m back. Yeah, the markets never really let you leave. Between coffee breaks and transit lounges, I was still checking positions, scanning headlines, and keeping an eye on a world that refuses to sit still especially with geopolitical tensions adding their usual layer of drama. The most valuable part…

This blog will be taking a short break over the coming week. In the meantime, it is a long weekend in this part of the world as our Muslim friends celebrate Hari Raya, a time for reflection, gratitude, and reconnecting with loved ones. We also keep in our thoughts those affected by the ongoing escalation…