Cash crunch

When a president uses his office to launch a cryptocurrency, it is clear that his modus operandi is to part people from their money. Apply this analysis to the global stage, tune out the furore over h

“I know chair Powell,” says US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent. “His term ends in May [2026]. If he wants to see that through, I think he should. If he wants to leave early, I think he should.” Besse

Against a backdrop of economic instability, an entrepreneurial approach is vital to survival. Marie-Claire Chappet explores how women can best navigate these tumultuous times

Issue of the week: populism and central banks ...

Following a trip in May to a US investment conference to meet with company bosses, James Harries, the manager of STS Global Trust, reported that, “as ever one cannot fail to be impressed by the sheer

Latest major sentiment survey paints a somewhat less rosy picture