Tesco should keep its Asian assets

The average holding period for US stocks plunged from 30 years just before the Second World War to less than two by 2012.

The £7bn that Tesco could get for its Tesco Lotus business in Asia looks enticing. But holding on to it would be smarter, says Matthew Lynn.

John Stepek looks at how the week’s events have influenced the charts that matter the most to the global economy.

Sterling loved the Conservative election victory. In this week#s Currency Corner, Dominic Frisby looks at just how high the pound could go next.

Australia looks like it could be the next big economy to join the quantitative easing (QE) club.

With the MSCI World index up more than 21% and the FTSE All-World index loitering just shy of all-time high, markets are determined to end the year in festive spirits.

2019 looks set to go down as the year in which the bond bubble yet again failed to burst

The Conservatives’ election victory is a big deal, says John Stepek. Markets have bounced and the pound has surged. Here’s what it all means for the economy, and for your money.

Nimesh Shah, partner at accountants and tax consultants Blick Rothenberg, outlines the proposals in the Conservative manifesto for personal, business and property taxes, and explains how they might affect you.

MoneyWeek’s comprehensive guide to the best of this week’s share tips from the rest of the UK’s financial pages.

Bath’s Francis Hotel is a tourist destination in its own right, says Nicole Garcia Merida.

From classic Christmas treats to festive tipples, these wicker wonders cover all needs, says Natasha Langan.

From a ski in/ski out chalet overlooking Val d’Isère, to a property in Montana that opens right onto the ski trail, eight of the best ski chalets for sale now.

MoneyWeek wine columnist Matthew Jukes rounds up the best wines for your Christmas meals.

Paul Volcker, who died last week aged 92, was an inspirational figure whose controversial policies helped inaugurate the modern era.

Aramco, Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant, has finally made it to market. But the regime struggled mightily to get it there. 

Japan’s prime minister Shinzo Abe has announced a ¥13.2trn fiscal package to repair damage caused by October’s Typhoon, put new digital technology into schools and reward shoppers for spending money.

Europe has big plans for the environment – but making them work without damaging world trade will be a challenge.