The Good Read

Global markets face rising uncertainty as geopolitical tensions threaten energy supply and economic stability. Volatility is increasing, testing investor confidence while creating both risks and opportunities. In this environment, disciplined investing, capital protection, and diversification remain essential to navigate potential downturns and position for eventual recovery.

Financial literacy is evolving from passive knowledge into active financial fitness. Inspired by the 1970s fitness boom, we must bridge the action gap using modern technology. This requires a digital scoreboard to track global assets and a lifelong education escalator tailored to your age. Ultimately, an AI-powered human digital twin can forecast future stability. Adopt a net-worth mindset and prioritize behavioral wins over abstract math to build true, long-term wealth.

There must be something wrong in the U.S when one of the best forms of information flow is through the world of Comedians. The author has always had a fear of leaders who have no sense of humour. With the Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt frequently forced into the refrain, “the President was only joking”, because of the absurdity of her boss’s comments, the fact that the audience doesn’t laugh- is not the only worry...

This month, the trigger for thought comes from Momentum Global Investment Management’s “Top five trends for 2026”. MGIMs research team have long been on my reading list- and for a good read try clicking on the link.

In today’s increasingly digital world, activities such as online shopping, electronic fund transfers, and digital contract signing have become commonplace. Amid this digital transformation, a critical concern arises: how can we ensure trust and authenticity in digital interactions? Blockchain technology addresses this challenge...

On 20th October 2025 when December gold reached its all-time high of US$ 4,398 per ounce, many investors and technical analysts thought that the metal had become overbought, having risen from US$ 3,475.50 per ounce on 29th August 2025. A gain of 26.5% in less than 2 months. This indeed had been a stellar performance, and one from which a technical correction could be expected.

The Luddites were right. Is new technology a threat to existing financial advisory jobs?