The Capitalist: Pedicabs, WH Smith and HMRC hang-ups January 30, 2025 Pedicab politics, the demise of WH Smith and taxman ghostings: catch up on the latest gossip in this week's edition of The Capitalist.
Is Deepseek more an attack on Wall Street than an AI innovation? January 30, 2025 The launch of Deepseek has been framed as the AI race’s Sputnik but the timing is dubious and questions are being asked about whether the tech is really as game-changing as its creators claim. Either way, America must stay vigilant, says Mark Minevich It started with a single, seismic headline: China builds an AI model [...]
Why the crypto bull market party might be over for Britain January 28, 2025 While crypto markets have dipped in recent days after the release of Deepseek shook US tech firms, UK companies are struggling to keep the momentum of digital finance going. Bitcoin managed to pull itself back above the $100,000 mark this morning after Deepseek’s new AI model shook the stock prices of the Magnificent Seven; Apple, [...]
Zuckerberg’s transition from geek to jock heralds the dawn of the alpha age January 28, 2025 Zuckerberg’s masculine makeover is emblematic of how Silicon Valley – previously the bastion of Californian idealism – has fully pivoted towards the Trump era, says Eliza Filby Back in early 2019, before the world had any inkling of what lay ahead, I attended a conference called: Disruption. It took place in a futuristic, windowless dome, [...]
Trump should read Javier Milei’s 2024 Davos speech January 22, 2025 This year, perhaps more than ever, the global gathering at Davos offers something of a safe space for those still reeling from the 47th President’s inauguration, his speech and subsequent flurry of Executive Orders. Sessions scheduled at this year’s World Economic Forum include Investing in Diversity, Safeguarding Nature, The Road to COP30, Equity Beyond Identity [...]
Crypto rises: Bitcoin soars as Donald Trump returns to the White House January 20, 2025 Bitcoin hit record highs on Monday, as President-elect Donald Trump, and soon-to-be First Lady-again Melania Trump launched their meme coins, days ahead of the inauguration. The cryptocurrency leader reached above $108,000(£88,668) for the first time ever on Monday morning, ahead of Trump’s official return to office. Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets at Hargreaves [...]
The UK is at risk of missing out on the crypto revolution January 19, 2025 Crypto is not a curiosity or a fad, it’s set to transform financial services – and as with any true innovation we must be prepared to experiment and sometimes fail, says Lord Ranger The soaring office towers of Canary Wharf stand as testimony to Britain’s golden era of smart regulation and financial ingenuity, cementing London’s [...]
Halal Investing for Beginners – Everything You’ll Need January 13, 2025 If you are a Muslim who has a keen interest in investing, then it is fundamental to first be aware of halal investing principles, and what investing activities are permissible under its guidance. This is because islamic finance has certain ethical and social obligations that Muslims are expected to follow, and failure to adhere to [...]
Short-term vs. Long-term Crypto Investment Strategies [2024] January 13, 2025 If you are an existing or aspiring crypto investor, then the most important question you will have to ask yourself is whether to pursue short-term or long-term crypto investment strategies. This is because both investing approaches have significantly different outlooks on what is the “best” way to invest in crypto, and also have different risk [...]
Transform Your Finances With These 8 Habits [2024] January 13, 2025 It’s 2024, and the financial landscape is becoming ever more volatile, leaving many wondering how to navigate the turbulence and come out unscathed. With rising inflation, unpredictable markets, and a wealth of new financial innovations, having your finances in order has never been more important. But for many people, addressing these challenges can be overwhelming, [...]