Global Market Pulse

Why global buffer stocks are the only thing preventing a $150 crude oil nightmare. (AI-generated image from ChatGPT)

An economic crisis is brewing

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has slashed global oil production by 11 million barrels per day. While existing…

Why energy shocks and data centre delays are derailing the tech boom (AI-generated image from Gemini)

Is an AI bust coming?

The anticipated AI boom is hitting significant headwinds in 2026. From Microsoft pausing data center construction to Anthropic delaying its…

Why gold is crashing amid the West Asia conflict (AI-generated image from Gemini)

Why gold prices have crashed

Gold, traditionally a safe-haven asset, has seen a surprising 14% decline since the West Asia conflict began in late February…

Why crypto failed the safe-haven test (AI generated image from Gemini)

Why crypto disappointed us

Finance Professor Asad Dossani explores why Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies have failed to act as safe-haven assets despite favorable US policies.…

Is the AI bubble bursting?

With a P/E ratio of 50 vs. the market’s 30, AI companies are priced for exponential growth that rivals a…