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.
Australia’s tax on unrealized capital gains threatens private equity and start-up investment, risking capital flight, stifled innovation, and long-term economic decline.
AI oversight, gold market secrets, and a Canadian real estate surge—WBN TV’s top stories for May 26 spotlight opportunity and regulation in today’s economy.
Rising copper demand for electrification and AI faces supply challenges as existing mines deplete and new projects lag, pushing production costs and prices higher long term.
Gold’s price isn’t just moved by markets—it’s quietly steered by central banks. Through strategic buying, rate policy, and reserve shifts, these institutions stabilize and reshape the global gold economy while avoiding the spotlight.
Vancouver real estate may appear strong in CAD, but when measured in gold, values have plunged. This deep-dive reveals how inflation, fiat devaluation, and stagnant real incomes distort the true picture of affordability and investment risk.
The REPO market is the silent engine of banking, helping institutions manage liquidity and stabilize interest rates. Here's why it’s essential to the smooth functioning of the financial system.
Comparative advantage works—until it doesn’t. For critical sectors like semiconductors and medication precursors, domestic production isn’t inefficient—it’s national insurance.
Duties distort trade by raising prices and hiding true costs—consumers end up paying more, even for equal-quality goods. Understanding trade and comparative advantage matters more than ever.
