Markets, companies and the economy that connects them. Sourced business and economic analysis from Cubed News — explainers and context, not investment advice. Edited by David Mensah.
Behind the headline valuations of fast-growing startups lies a structured financing ladder. Understanding how the rounds work demystifies both the money and…
State-owned investment funds now hold some of the largest pools of capital on earth. Understanding what they are for explains both their…
For decades, companies optimised supply chains for cost. A run of global shocks has forced a rethink, with resilience now competing against…
When prices rise too fast, the world looks to central banks to bring them down. The main tool is deceptively simple, but…
From software to streaming to razors, the subscription model has reshaped how companies earn revenue. Its appeal is recurring income, but its…
Corporate share repurchases return enormous sums to shareholders each year. Supporters call them efficient capital allocation; critics call them financial engineering. Both…
A handful of headline numbers stand in for entire economies. Understanding how indices are built reveals why they can mislead as easily…
Few market indicators command as much reverence as the inverted yield curve. Here is what it measures, why it has earned its…
