What is inflation? Causes, hyperinflation, and deflation explained Listen on Spotify | Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Amazon Music *** Inflation is the persistent rise in the general level of prices in an economy. It represents a fall in the purchasing power of that economy's currency – 100 dollars can buy more goods today
Sustainable Commodities – Can they play a role in the transition to a low-carbon economy? Many commodities have become key inputs to the global economy, but their production is often associated with processes that have serious environmental and ethical issues – deforestation, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and forced/child labor, to name but a few. Are
The Ethereum “Merge” – What are the implications for the future of the crypto industry? While the failed crypto exchange FTX has heightened uncertainty over this asset class, another potentially seismic event for the industry took place recently when the Ethereum blockchain merged with another blockchain (Beacon Chain). “The Merge” saw Ethereum switch its
What is Climate Risk? Definition, Measurement, and Regulations and Guidelines To understand climate risk, it is first necessary to understand what is happening to the global climate. With very few exceptions, climate scientists agree that the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere is warming our planet. According to the United Nations body for
What is the Internet of Things (IoT)? The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the growing network of connected "smart" devices and objects – physical ''things" embedded with sensors and software that are linked to and exchange data over the Internet. These "things" range from smart lightbulbs that can be controlled by a smartphone
AI Ethics: What are its Key Principles? Developments in data analysis and machine learning (ML) have led to a dramatic increase in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by both private and public institutions. AI is involved in many industries and activities – banking and finance, industrial manufacturing, agriculture, marketing, social media, urban planning,
How to Identify and Manage Problem Loans With many economies bracing for downturn and a higher interest rate environment, a sharp spike in default rates is a likely prospect. What steps should banks and other lenders take to manage this? All lenders provide credit facilities in the belief that their customers will meet repayment
Understanding the Dynamics of Recession Around the world, many economies are either in recession or heading toward one as a result of the inflation crisis and the associated policy response from monetary authorities. But what exactly is a “recession,” what happens during it, how long does it last, and how does it end? The
IPO Activity Dwindles in 2022 For many companies, going public is a landmark moment that signals their current success and future ambition. An initial public offering (IPO), which is the most common way of getting a public listing, is an expensive and time-consuming process that also creates major ongoing costs and onerous compliance obligations
What is the Bond Market? Bond markets are a critical source of finance for many entities while offering investors a vast array of risk/reward profiles. The global bond market is enormous – some commentators estimate the market to make up almost half of the world’s financial assets, double the size of the equity markets.
