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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.

Articles by AJ Palmer

The U.S. Economy Keeps Adding Jobs but Full-Time Work Is Getting Harder to Find

8th May 2026
America added 115,000 jobs in April. That was weaker than many economists expected, but unemployment still stayed at 4.3%. On paper, the labor market still looks fairly healthy. But once you look beyond the headline numbers, the picture starts looking very different. A lot of companies are no longer hiring the way they were a […]
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Wall Street Is Pouring Billions Into a Part of AI Most Investors Ignore

8th May 2026
For years, memory-chip companies sat in the background of the tech industry while investors chased the exciting names. Artificial intelligence was supposed to be about chatbots, giant cloud platforms and companies like NVIDIA building the most powerful processors in the world. Now one of the hottest trades on Wall Street is forming around a part […]
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Georges Elhedery Net Worth: HSBC CEO Salary, Pay and Stock Wealth

7th May 2026
Georges Elhedery earned £6.6 million as CEO of HSBC in 2025 — but that figure only explains part of his wealth. His net worth is estimated at £25 million to £60 million in 2026, built not just from salary, but from bonuses, stock awards and years of accumulated earnings inside one of the world’s largest […]
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Wu Yize Net Worth: Prize Money, Career Earnings and £500k World Championship Win

3rd May 2026
Wu Yize’s net worth is estimated at £700,000 to £1 million in 2026 — but that figure has just been reset. After defeating Shaun Murphy 18–17 in a deciding-frame final at the Crucible Theatre in May 2026, the 22-year-old secured the £500,000 winner’s prize — the biggest payday of his career. It was only the […]
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Mamdani Tax Break Proposal: Could NYC Businesses Leave as Economy Turns Fragile?

30th April 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is considering scaling back the pass-through entity tax (PTET) credit to help close a growing budget gap, and business leaders warn the move could push companies and high earners out of the city. The short answer: reducing the PTET credit increases the effective tax burden on thousands of S […]
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Inflation Hits 3% — Are ECB Rate Cuts Now Off the Table?

30th April 2026
Eurozone inflation rose to 3% in April, above forecasts, while growth slowed to just 0.1% as energy prices surged. The key question now is simple: are interest rates about to stay higher for longer — or even rise again — just as the economy weakens? The short answer is yes: the inflation jump makes near-term […]
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Mining Stocks Are Surging — But This $87B Trade Has a Hidden Risk

30th April 2026
Mining ETF assets have surged to $87.4 billion in a year, more than doubling as firms like BlackRock rotate out of tech and into metals tied to companies such as Rio Tinto and BHP. The trade looks like the start of a supercycle, but the real risk lies in how quickly money is crowding into […]
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Why Are Emerging Market Stocks Rising So Fast—and Is It Just AI Chipmakers?

30th April 2026
Emerging market stocks have hit a record high in April, with the MSCI Emerging Markets index up more than 15%, but almost half of those gains have come from just three companies: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. The implication for investors is clear. What looks like diversification is increasingly tied to […]
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Are Prediction Markets Rigged? Why Polymarket Bets Are Raising Insider Trading Fears

30th April 2026
A new report by the Anti-Corruption Data Collective found that more than 52% of large “long-shot” military bets on Polymarket are winning — far above typical odds — raising fears that insiders may be profiting from sensitive information. The implication is clear: ordinary traders could be betting against people who already know the outcome, turning […]
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Why the Bank of England Thinks Looser Trading Rules Could Backfire

30th April 2026
The Bank of England has raised concerns over proposals to cut capital requirements for major trading firms like Citadel Securities and Jane Street, setting up a rare clash with the Financial Conduct Authority. The financial question is immediate: will looser rules boost market liquidity—or leave the system more exposed when conditions turn? At the centre […]
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$25 Minimum Wage: The Hidden Cost for Jobs, Prices and Small Business

28th April 2026
A $25 minimum wage sounds like a pay rise. For businesses, it could trigger price hikes, slower hiring, and a faster shift toward automation — changes already starting to shape how companies plan ahead. That risk is moving closer as Analilia Mejia of New Jersey and Delia Ramirez of Illinois push a federal $25 minimum […]
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Cash ISA vs Stocks and Shares ISA UK 2026: Which Is Better for Your Money?

27th April 2026
Cash ISAs are paying the highest rates in years. Stocks and Shares ISAs are pulling in a new wave of investors. The problem is, choosing between them is no longer straightforward. Because for the first time in a long time, savers aren’t just picking one—they’re actively comparing both.That shift matters. Because the real question in […]
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