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Wuhan was the epicentre of the COVID-19 shock and it offers the rest of us a glimpse of the ongoing psychological and economic challenges that persist after the initial outbreak. China ended the 76-day lockdown on Wuhan with a light … Continue reading →

Deutsche Bank has long been a criminal franchise.  But it is also emblematic of a financial sector that has generally run amuck, globally.  Allowing our financial infrastructure to be ruled and directed by lawless greed has undermined stability and our … Continue reading →

From 2009 to 2019, S&P 500 companies alone poured $5.29 trillion into share buyback programs (data from S&P)–more than double the $2.59 trillion from the 10 years prior. Dividend payments to shareholders saw a similar increase, nearly doubling to $3.53 … Continue reading →