After intense negotiations, a deal between the White House and US House speaker has been struck and a divided Congress is on board. All that is left is the signature of President Biden. But what is the US debt ceiling precisely? And what would have happened if it wasn't raised ..read more

Thank you so much for tuning into episode 39. Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world has gone public. But who are they, what do they do and how does Coinbase make money? And what does this landmark meeting between traditional finance and crypto mean for the state of the crypto economy in 2021? Join us as we explain it all! #economicsecho to join the conversation. Also follow us on Instagram @economicsecho & on Twitter @EconomicsEcho ..read more

Thank you so much for tuning into episode 36. In this episode, I update you on all of the biggest news events you might have missed from around the world. Discussing everything from the container ship blockage in the Suez Canal as well as Tesla accepting bitcoin payments, among other stories. #economicsecho to join the conversation. Also follow us on Instagram @economicsecho & on Twitter @EconomicsEcho ..read more

During the coronavirus pandemic, the world has been dazzled by the huge sums that governments have been willing to spend propping up their economies. The United States is no stranger to this, recently signing into law a $1.9T American Rescue Plan, but what's actually inside the plan, where did the money come from and what sort of an impact will this have on the American and indeed the global economy as well. Join us as we explain it all! #economicsecho to join the conversation. Also follow us on Instagram @economicsecho & on Twitter @EconomicsEcho ..read more

Thank you so much for tuning into episode 32. American stockmarkets have enjoyed a record breaking streak, even though the country's economy faces the deepest recession in living memory. Why is stock market performance so seemingly cut off from current events, and what does this tell us about how the economy works? Join us as we explain it all! #economicsecho to join the conversation. Also follow us on Instagram @economicsecho & on Twitter @EconomicsEcho ..read more

Thank you so much for tuning into episode 30. Apple has been rumoured to make a car for a while now. We assess the options for production at Apple's disposal including the rumoured partnership with Hyundia - Kia. Does it make business sense for Apple to enter the auto market and when can we as consumers expect the finished product? Join us as we explain it all! #economicsecho to join the conversation. Also follow us on Instagram @economicsecho & on Twitter @EconomicsEcho ..read more

Thank you so much for tuning into episode 29. There is Power in numbers, whereby the little guys can assemble and beat the big multi - billionaire hedge - fund managers at their own game. If short selling, margin calls, short squeezes, put options are all Double Dutch to you, fret not because we have you covered in this episode. Join us as we explain it all! #economicsecho to join the conversation. Also follow us on Instagram @economicsecho & on Twitter @EconomicsEcho ..read more

Thank you so much for tuning into episode 27. In this week's episode, we distill and discuss the historic free trade agreement struck between the United Kingdom & the European Union ending Brexit for good (so we think). This episode analyses its impact and effects on ordinary British citizens and the British business community. #economicsecho to join the conversation. Also follow us on Instagram @economicsecho& on Twitter @EconomicsEcho ..read more

Thank you so much for tuning into episode 25. This is a recap of the biggest and most impactful news stories from the worlds of Business, Finance & Economics in the year 2020. Enjoy! #financefridays to join the conversation. Also follow us on Instagram @financefridayspod & on Twitter @FinanceFridayz ..read more

Just a quick preview of what you should keep an eye out for this week in the worlds of Business, Finance & Economics and why they matter. Airbnb listing on the stock market for the first time. How will the ECB react to the rapidly appreciating Euro currency? And will this be the EU Leaders Summit where we finally get a Brexit trade deal? (Don't hold your breathe). All of this and much more. Coming up! Be sure to subscribe, and use #fantasticfridays to join the conversation. Also, follow us on Instagram @financefridayspod & on Twitter @FinanceFridayz ..read more