Wild West
Coverage of Wild West in the Nexus archive.
- Majority of £15billion spent on PPE during Covid pandemic was a waste, inquiry concludes, with race for medical supplies like the 'Wild West'
An inquiry found that most of the £15 billion spent on PPE during the pandemic was wasted. The procurement process for medical supplies was compared to the 'Wild West' due to chaotic competition.
- 2 marketing tricks that make supplements seem safer than they are
The US supplement industry, compared to the Wild West, allows over 1,000 new dietary supplements annually without federal regulators reviewing them or their labels before sale.
- Prediction market boom roils midterm elections: ‘It’s the wild west’
The boom in prediction markets is influencing U.S. elections, raising concerns about risks and regulation. Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket process billions in trading volumes as users bet on political and global events.
- Gundlach Compares the Private Credit Market to the Wild West
Gundlach compared the private credit market to the Wild West, implying a lack of regulation and order. This comparison suggests a challenging environment for investors and participants. The statement may indicate concerns about the market's stability and transparency.