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How to invest in Asian markets – no longer just ‘emerging’
Asian markets account for the majority of the emerging markets index, and many of the largest companies are highly advanced, says Max King
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A US debt crisis is coming – diversify your investments
US debt is rising fast as the Treasury issues more and more bonds to stay afloat. Sooner or later, there will be a crash – diversify before it happens
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Why are energy prices so high in Britain?
UK energy prices are higher than almost anywhere else in Europe and stand badly exposed to price swings as a result of the Iran war. What can be done?
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Real interest rate
Glossary A “real” interest rate accounts for the impact of inflation on a given rate of interest. It’s very important to your returns.
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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?
UK inflation remained at 3% in February, but with conflict in the Middle East threatening the British economy, will price growth fall further in 2026?
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Britain is heading for recession – Labour will do nothing
Opinion Recession is coming to Britain's stagnant economy. If the chancellor had any courage, she would cut taxes. But she is too cowardly to act, says Matthew Lynn.
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We're still living in Adam Smith's world 250 years later
The teachings of Adam Smith, the great philosopher of capitalism and the father of economics, are not just for the present, says Stuart Watkins, but for the ages
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The best funds to buy as Vietnam evolves
Vietnam may get promoted to emerging-market status, drawing more foreign investors. Here, Rupert Hargreaves picks three of the best Vietnam-focused funds to buy
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Brace yourself – stagflation may be coming to the UK
A return of 1970s-style stagflation is on the cards as the Iran war drives stagnant growth and high inflation. How bad things get will depend on how long the war lasts
