Commentary provides weekly insights and analysis on business, investing, economic trends, technology, and global events. Rather than simply reporting the news, these articles explore what is happening, why it matters, and the potential opportunities and risks for entrepreneurs, investors, and wealth builders. Through the lens of Business and Wealth Strategy, Karen Newton interprets markets to help readers make more informed decisions in a changing world.
The Hidden Force Behind Every Market When investors think about wealth, they often focus on returns, growth, and opportunity. Yet one of the most important forces in any financial system is something far less exciting – liquidity. Liquidity is simply the ability to convert an asset into cash quickly without significantly affecting its price. Cash…
For decades, space exploration was driven by governments, national pride, and Cold War competition. Today, a new Space Race is emerging but this time it is being powered by technology, private investment, AI, defence, communications, and global infrastructure. What was once science fiction is rapidly becoming part of the real economy. Countries including the United…
Shadow Banking, Private Credit and the Property Market: Are We Seeing Early Warning Signs Again? Shadow Banking and Private Credit have always been linked to the property market. The property market has always been closely tied to the availability of credit. When lending is easy, property markets expand rapidly. When credit tightens, the entire system…
Tariffs, wars, and weather rarely appear in the same conversation. One feels political, one geopolitical, and one environmental. Yet increasingly, they are producing the same outcome: pressure on global systems and delays that ripple into everyday life. From supply chains and pricing to business continuity and investment decisions, disruptions in one part of the world…
Investing is complicated for many people, it sits firmly on the list of things they know they should do but never quite feel ready to start. Despite more information, more platforms, and more encouragement than ever, investing feels increasingly confusing. Recent figures show that 61% of savers now find investing difficult to understand, rising to…
Arbitrage is one of those words that sounds technical, intimidating, and reserved for hedge funds and traders in glass towers. In reality, it’s one of the most ordinary and powerful wealth concepts in existence. You may already be using it without realising it. Recently, a comment by Michael Saylor brought it back into the spotlight….
The way organisations manage and store value is evolving. It’s no longer only about holding cash; it’s about preparing for change with clarity, strategy, and a broader understanding of how assets behave over time. Over recent years, economic shifts, inflation pressures, and advances in technology have encouraged both investors and companies to revisit how value…
Side hustles are no longer optional. They’ve become essential for millions of people trying to keep up with rising living costs. But according to recent reports, the average side hustle earns just £6.60 per hour—barely half the UK’s national average wage of £12.21.This gap reveals a deeper truth: most are built on effort, not systems….
Subprime debt is rising again this time through car loans, corporate borrowing, and global bank exposure. Discover what these signals mean for investors and how to protect your wealth by becoming your own bank.
Should a Politician Be Paid, when the money runs out. A new U.S. bill says no. If government workers aren’t receiving their salaries, neither should the politicians responsible for passing the budget. It’s a bold idea that’s sparking debate not just in Washington, but around the world. Key Takeaways For Should A Politician Be Paid…
