Gold – here’s why it just might be different this time

The German market regulator has taken the highly unusual step of defending a single company from short-sellers. Matthew Partridge reports.

The oil price has risen by nearly 25% so far in 2019, well in advance of any developed-world stockmarket. But the surge may not get a lot higher from here.

Germany’s GDP growth was below the eurozone’s average at just 1.4% in 2018, down from 2.2% in 2017. And it’s all down to reliance on what was once Germany’s biggest strength: exports.

The global economy gives. The global economy takes away. Make sure your portfolio is set up to deal with it all.

Merryn Somerset Webb talks to economist Bernard Connolly about Brexit, the true nature of the EU project, and what’s gone wrong with global capitalism.

You can’t expect to find a magic money tree, but if you are a wealthier investor, then adding a forest to your portfolio could boost your returns – and it’s environmentally friendly too. David Prosser explores the options.

The gold price is creeping higher. And lot of smart people are getting bullish on gold. Are they right? Or is it another false dawn? Dominic Frisby finds out.

Around the world, things are looking up – employment is high and wages are rising. But investors remain fearful. John Stepek explains what’s going on.

Breaching the lower annual-contribution allowance on your pension can trigger a nasty tax bill

Matthew Partridge looks at what we can learn from the Bre-X gold mining scandal that cost investors $75m.

The current-account market has plenty to offer small businesses. Don’t be afraid to switch, says David Prosser.

In the wake of the EU referendum, open-ended property funds were forced to suspend trading to stem the flow of redemptions from people worried about the state of the market.