Colin McLean
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- Sep 26, 2026
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- Jul 16, 2026
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Big implications for savers and investors as warning signs flash in bond markets (opens the original)
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Bonds, government and company debts, are seen as dull investments. But recent events have undermined this reputation for safety, with prices steadily falling. Intervention by the US Treasury to support its bond market has failed to stop the slide. The collapse in prices has pushed yields – expected annual returns – up to record levels around the world. Spiralling government interest costs have brought new risks for investors. This week, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned th
Can AI boost the rate of new business creation in Scotland? (opens the original)
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Might Artificial Intelligence (AI) actually boost new businesses? France and the US think so, encouraged by signs in the data they collect on the growth of micro-enterprises of fewer than ten workers and solopreneurs operating in their own. This is not yet showing up in the less helpful UK data. But the trend in other nations points to opportunity for the Scottish economy; AI is a tool that can allow young enterprises to accomplish much more without the risks of a big workforce. Regulation, empl
What next for Scotland if US trade dominance is passing its peak? (opens the original)
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Amidst all the celebrations, the US 250th anniversary this year should also be a time for reflection. Might the American economy be about to lose its dominance? The future for global trade – as new alliances emerge – looks set to become less favourable to the US. Already, President Trump’s enthusiasm for tariffs and military threats is actually weakening US influence in many areas, losing friends and soft power. Quietly, trade with the US is shifting; China and the EU are busy with alternative p
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