by Aseem Gupta | Aug 9, 2025 | Economics, Markets & Money
Power doesn’t just flow to the competent—it gravitates to the connected. Across boardrooms, government offices, universities, and factory floors, the same quiet mechanism keeps turning: nepotism. It is the silent architect of privilege, a force that decides who gets...
by Aseem Gupta | Jun 16, 2025 | Economics, Markets & Money
December 5th, 2014—a Korean Air flight bound for South Korea from New York City suddenly returns to the gate. The cause? A first-class passenger, Heather Cho, daughter of the airline’s chairman, erupts in fury over a trivial detail: the macadamia nuts served to her...
by Aseem Gupta | May 17, 2025 | Economics, Markets & Money
In April 2016, Mohammed bin Salman, then Deputy Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, unveiled Vision 2030. The ambitious plan aimed to diversify the kingdom’s economy beyond oil and transform Saudi Arabia into a global commercial and cultural hub. The launch dazzled the...
by Aseem Gupta | May 12, 2025 | Economics, Markets & Money
The US dollar isn’t just a currency. It’s a formidable weapon. Today, it dominates global finance: 54% of international trade invoices are denominated in dollars, and a staggering 90% of global foreign exchange transactions involve it. And yes, it even...
by Aseem Gupta | Apr 19, 2025 | Economics, Markets & Money
April 2025 marks a watershed moment in Canadian politics. The upcoming election isn’t just a routine affair; it pits two starkly contrasting economic visions against each other. On one side stands Mark Carney, championing a technocratic, centralized...
by Aseem Gupta | Mar 29, 2025 | Economics, Markets & Money
February 2025. Donald Trump drops a bombshell—sweeping tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada. The market reacts with palpable unease. Since Trump took office, the Nasdaq has tumbled nearly 9.5%, reflecting investor confusion and anxiety over his trade policies. GDP...
