Gold as a commodity has been an essential component of nations’ financial reserves for centuries, and its appeal is showing no sign of diminishing, with central banks set to be net purchasers of gold given the economic disruptions across many economies. But what is it about gold that has...
A functioning economy is about the economic system. Are the goods and services produced valuable and capable of generating profit for the business, hence, allowing for living wages and salaries for employers? Are people able to live comfortably? Is the cost and standard of living bearable? Are there places...
Over the last fourteen (14) weeks, one has been covering the ins and outs of negotiations, from outcomes and locations to styles, types and many more negotiation elements.
Some of the suppositions in the series were adopted and adapted from leading experts, including Hitesh Bhasin, Sharthak Mishra, Markus Braer, Geert...
“SIGA is a new institution and my expectation is that you would help develop a new culture… the attitude must be new king, new law; a new authority, a new culture; a culture of accountable governance and of respecting the norms; sensibilities and practice of good corporate governance.”
These were...
The US Federal Reserve Board will meet again on September 20-21, and while most analysts anticipate another big interest-rate hike, there is a strong argument for the Fed to take a break from its aggressive monetary-policy tightening. While its rate hikes so far have slowed the economy – most...
…John Sawatsky's Methodology
When you hear an interviewer speak, remember first that they've been trained to do what they do, and oftentimes, have done so many times over.
Your anxiety at interviews may be legitimate - you're dealing with a trained professional on a mission to know you.
But all hope's not...
The world was brought to its knees as COVID visited its harshest reality unto us, and for over two years, we grabbled and struggled to find an approach to mitigate the pandemic. But unfortunately, many of the methods we have deployed in past centuries since the industrial revolution in...
Our world is undergoing an economic transition that will require effective government action on many fronts to manage climate change, ensure public health, and rebuild our middle classes through good jobs and innovation. But are our governments up to it?
There is near-universal skepticism about governments’ ability to lead and...
Queen Elizabeth II. England’s longest serving monarch died just four years short of 100 years old. She leaves behind a family who will miss and mourn her. Wall to wall coverage of her passing, lauding the Queen, her global iconic status, and her stature as an elder stateswoman has...