Miika Makela, CFA, brings deep expertise in due diligence, strategic partnerships, and analytics. With extensive experience in capital markets, he writes about finance, strategy, and market trends.
Amazon's $20B investment in Pennsylvania will create data centers, generate thousands of jobs, boost infrastructure, and position the state as a tech and AI hub.
China's grip on rare earth supplies is disrupting auto and defense manufacturing, exposing critical vulnerabilities in Western industrial and security supply chains.
Surging Japanese bond yields are shaking up the yen carry trade, risking currency swings and global market volatility that could hit investors across the globe.
The Japanese bond market may seem distant, but its ultra-low interest rates drive global carry trades that impact asset values in North American retirement portfolios. A shift in Japan's policy can trigger ripple effects retirees can’t afford to ignore.
Australia’s tax on unrealized capital gains threatens private equity and start-up investment, risking capital flight, stifled innovation, and long-term economic decline.
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