Tag: Economic

The French Paradox: Liberty, Equality, and the State’s Heavy Yoke

France’s state-driven dream battles its own weight over decades Liberty, equality, fraternity—these words, carved into France’s revolutionary granite, gleam as a noble trinity. Yet beneath them lurks a paradox: a state-driven vision, crafted to cradle these ideals, has hardened into a yoke too heavy to hoist. From the postwar surge—5.1% annual GDP growth through 1945-1975 … Continue reading The French Paradox: Liberty, Equality, and the State’s Heavy Yoke →

The 35-Year Odyssey of the Euro Stoxx 50: Europe’s “Do-Nothing” Spirit in Full Glory

Behold the chart of the Euro Stoxx 50 Index (SX5E), a delightful economic comedy! This index tracks 50 of Europe’s most iconic blue-chip companies—think giants from Germany, France, Italy, and beyond. From 1990 to 2025, a 35-year saga, European investors have finally hit their “moment of glory” in recent days: the index crept back to … Continue reading The 35-Year Odyssey of the Euro Stoxx 50: Europe’s “Do-Nothing” Spirit in Full Glory →

Global Economy at a Crossroads: Central Bank Decisions, Trump’s Uncertainty, and the Dollar’s Enduring Might

It’s March 20, 2025, late in the evening, and the past few days have delivered a cascade of economic data and central bank decisions, stirring unease across global financial markets. As someone who has followed these currents for years, I’m compelled to sift through the latest facts, reflect on the delicate crossroads we face, and … Continue reading Global Economy at a Crossroads: Central Bank Decisions, Trump’s Uncertainty, and the Dollar’s Enduring Might →

Pret A Manger Faces Liquidation Claim Over Unpaid Debts Amid Operational Failures

Background and Context Pret A Manger (Pret), a UK-based chain positioning itself as a purveyor of fresh, healthy food, is grappling with incidents that call its operational integrity into question. In February 2025, Pret A Manger (Europe) was hit with a winding-up petition from Castle Water over an unpaid £1,500 water bill—a small but telling … Continue reading Pret A Manger Faces Liquidation Claim Over Unpaid Debts Amid Operational Failures →