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AJ Palmer is a financial journalist covering mergers and acquisitions, capital markets activity, structured finance, and the evolving intersection of technology and finance. With a background as a foreign exchange strategist and over a decade analysing global markets, Andrew focuses on how transactions are negotiated, structured, and executed across jurisdictions. His work explores advisory strategy, debt and equity financing, institutional capital flows, and the mechanics behind complex cross-border deals. He also writes on digital finance and emerging financial infrastructure, translating technical developments into commercially relevant insight for investors, executives, and advisers. Andrew contributes in-depth features examining transaction dynamics, capital allocation decisions, and the strategic considerations shaping today’s deal environment.

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Why Remote Work Productivity Is Falling — And What It’s Costing Companies

3rd April 2026
Remote work was supposed to make companies more productive. Instead, many are seeing the opposite. Despite constant communication, faster tools, and more flexibility, productivity is quietly declining — and many organisations don’t fully understand why. Why Is Remote Work Productivity Falling? Remote work productivity is falling because work has become more fragmented, decision-making is slower, […]
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HS2 vs Artemis II: Why a Railway Became Harder Than Going to the Moon

2nd April 2026
The Problem HS2 Cannot Yet Answer Britain has already spent more than £40 billion on High Speed Two (HS2), yet still cannot say what the railway will ultimately cost or when it will open. At the same time, the United States is launching Artemis II—a crewed mission that will send four astronauts more than 380,000 […]
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Tesla Q1 Deliveries Set to Fall as Growth Story Faces New Pressure

1st April 2026
Tesla’s Q1 2026 deliveries are expected to decline—and the implications go beyond a routine slowdown. Tesla, Inc. is projected to report around 365,000–369,000 vehicles delivered, down from 418,227 in Q4 2025, according to company-compiled analyst estimates. That puts Tesla Q1 delivery numbers on track for a sequential drop of roughly 12%, even as year-on-year growth […]
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What the $65B Unilever–McCormick Deal Means—and Why Investors Are Wary

1st April 2026
The Unilever McCormick deal is one of the biggest food transactions in years—but its significance goes well beyond the $65 billion headline. Unilever is combining its food business with McCormick & Company in a move that reshapes both companies in very different ways. Unilever walks away with $15.7 billion in cash and a majority economic […]
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UK April Price Rises 2026: 9 Moves to Stop Losing Money Now

27th March 2026
April is when millions of UK households start paying more — often without realising it. Bills go up. Tax allowances disappear. And frozen thresholds quietly push more of your income into higher tax bands. It’s not just inflation. 👉 It’s a system where doing nothing costs you money. With the tax year ending on 5 […]
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Who Funds Putin’s War? Inside Russia’s Oligarch Wealth

27th March 2026
As Russia’s war in Ukraine stretches into another year, the cost is no longer just military — it is financial. With defence spending rising and revenues under pressure, a critical question is emerging: who is actually funding the Russian economy? The answer lies with a small group of billionaires. Russia’s oligarchs, who control much of […]
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Oil Shock Could Delay Rate Cuts and Hit Credit Markets

27th March 2026
Rising oil prices are no longer just a geopolitical story — they are reshaping inflation, borrowing costs and global market stability Markets are reacting to oil — not just war The latest oil shock is no longer just a geopolitical event — it is starting to reshape interest rate expectations, credit markets and the cost […]
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Goldman Sachs Warns Markets Are ‘Fragile’ Despite Resilience

27th March 2026
Stability on the surface is masking rising volatility, defensive positioning, and growing pressure from energy markets Markets are holding — but the foundations are less stable Global markets may appear stable, but rising volatility, tightening financial conditions, and surging oil prices are exposing a far more fragile backdrop. According to Goldman Sachs, investors are increasingly […]
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Why This Oil Shock Could Hit Jobs and Keep Prices High

27th March 2026
Why This Oil Shock Could Hit Jobs and Keep Prices High Rising oil prices are no longer just a market story — they’re beginning to impact hiring, inflation, and the cost of living The latest surge in oil prices is no longer just a problem for energy markets — it’s starting to hit jobs, household […]
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UK Rent Prices Stall as House Price Growth Slows (March 2026)

24th March 2026
UK Rent Prices Hold Steady as House Price Growth Slows Further (March 2026) UK rent prices for February 2026 show that housing cost pressures are no longer easing, but stabilising, with new data confirming that rental inflation has levelled off while house price growth continues to slow. The latest figures from the Office for National […]
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Bank of England Holds Interest Rates at 3.75% in March 2026 Decision

18th March 2026
Bank of England Holds Rates at 3.75% in Unanimous Decision The Bank of England has held its benchmark interest rate at 3.75%, opting for caution as policymakers assess whether inflation is falling sustainably toward the central bank’s 2% target. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously to keep the Bank Rate unchanged, marking a shift […]
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UK Tax Rules for Expats Returning From Dubai: How to Avoid Unexpected HMRC Bills

13th March 2026
UK Tax Rules for Expats Returning From Dubai: How to Avoid Unexpected HMRC Bills Thousands of British expats returning to the UK from Dubai and other Gulf states could unknowingly trigger significant UK tax liabilities — particularly those who have fled the region amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Emergency relocations are forcing many […]
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