I’ve long been a fan of the ketogenic, or keto, diet. I’ve been on this low-carb, high-fat eating plan for years. And it really works for me.
The main thrust behind it is to slash carbohydrate intake and substitute it with fat, which puts the body in a metabolic state known as ketosis.
When you put in fewer carbs, the body starts to look for an alternative fuel source. In ketosis, the liver converts fat into ketones, which are molecules that serve as an energy source for the brain and body. By relying on ketones instead of glucose Read More
Max Verstappen did it again at the weekend, putting on a masterclass in precision driving, beating the rain and the challenge of Fernando Alonso to win the Monaco Grand Prix.
It’s no secret that I’m a huge Formula 1 fan and go to as many as I can, and I’ve met Max on several occasions.
In person, he’s as you might expect: massively focused, supremely confident and one of the most competitive guys I’ve ever met – if Max wants something, he’ll go for it and get it! He’s also very cool and very Read More
The US Federal Reserve will likely pause rate hikes next month, which markets will welcome.
Earlier in May, US central bank officials were divided on whether to continue rate hikes at the upcoming June meeting, as per the minutes of the May 2-3 meeting published on Wednesday.
Indeed, the minutes stated: "Several [policymakers] noted if the economy evolved along the lines of their current outlooks, then further policy firming after this meeting may not be necessary."
However, Read More
A major, daily ‘non-negotiable’ for me is exercising first thing in the morning. And when I say ‘first thing’, it really is as I typically wake up around 3 a.m. and hit the gym (or use the equipment that I’ve had delivered to a hotel room if needs be).
Getting going with a session of high-intensity activity in the morning boosts your metabolism, increases energy levels, and enhances cardiovascular fitness. This is not only clearly, good for my Read More
Should the US fail to raise the debt ceiling and default on its financial obligations, it would be the ultimate gift to China.
President Biden held talks on Tuesday with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, yet after an hour, McCarthy said both sides remained far apart on reaching an agreement to lift the debt ceiling. However, he added: "It is possible to get a deal by the end of the week. It's not that difficult to get to an agreement." Biden has previously also stated he Read More
I'm incredibly proud to announce we've won two awards in the highly respected International Investor Awards 2023!
deVere Investment won Best Investment Banking Group, and I was winner of the Financial CEO of the Year Lifetime Achievement award.
International Investor is both an online and printed magazine that provides invaluable information through time-sensitive news and insightful articles and research on topics ranging from global markets, Read More