The MoneyHatch Newsletter, Edition 15

May 7th, 2025

Editor’s Note: The Cost of Appeasement

In the late 1930s, Britain and France watched as Nazi Germany slowly broke international agreements, rearmed, and annexed territory. First it was the Rhineland. Then Austria. Then the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia. Each time, they issued warnings but took no real action — hoping appeasement would buy peace.

It didn’t.

When Germany invaded Poland in 1939, they finally drew the line. But even after declaring war, they didn’t follow through with real force. What followed was the “Phoney War,” a period of inaction that gave Germany time to build its strength and overrun France.

In life, drawing boundaries means nothing if you don’t enforce them. Inaction invites escalation — and eventually, the price becomes far greater than anyone expected.

Yet, despite everything, Germany today is one of the most important countries in Europe and the world. Fences can be mended. Reputations can be rebuilt. The arc of history isn’t fixed, but you have to be willing to change course before it’s too late.

Warm Regards,

The MoneyHatch Team

Bahamian Financial Updates

Economy News

1. Prime Minister concludes DC meetings with US officials

Prime Minister Philip Davis has wrapped up his official meetings in Washington, D.C., which included discussions with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

According to the Office of the Prime Minister, topics included regional security, trade, economic development, digital assets, and strengthening bilateral ties. Davis also raised The Bahamas’ concerns around labour cooperation in the healthcare sector and financial reform. The PM is expected to brief the local press shortly to provide further details.