Should we protect national champions?

Ever since the Thatcher era, Britain has been relaxed about the nationality of buyers of its industrial assets. But is that always wise? Alex Rankine reports.

Project Fear failed to move us Brits, but it should really have put the wind up the Germans, says Matthew Lynn.

The now infamous yield curve inverted this week, and that’s sent investors running for cover. John Stepek looks at the charts that most most to investors to see how the markets have reacted.

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

You know trouble is brewing for emerging-market currencies when everybody starts running for the US dollar, says Dominic Frisby.

Exchanges taking place under the official radar may seem harmless, but they can have big effects on the wider economy. Investors should pay attention, says Jonathan Compton.

With all that’s going on in the world, who could blame investors for losing their heads? Just remember to hold on to yours, says John Stepek – and stick to the plan.

Investors betting that Argentina had turned over a new leaf were given a nasty reminder of the country’s past this week.

Computer gaming has come a long way from space invaders and shoot ‘em ups. Here are seven of the best.

The benchmark Nifty index is now down 9% and has just had its worst July for 17 years.

While the Euro Stoxx index has rallied 15% this year on the prospect of interest-rate cuts, eurozone banks have been notably absent from the festivities.

China’s currency fell to an 11-year low against the US dollar, prompting US authorities to brand the country a currency manipulator.

This week: houses for around £1m – from a large property with direct frontage to the Cymyran Strait, Anglesey, to a 16th-century house in a private valley with a waterfall in Bayton, Worcestershire.

A life-long Selvapiana fan, Matthew Jukes samples a tip off from a fellow wine scribe – and what a wine it turned out to be.

Finance buffs should check out these two new museums in France. Chris Carter reports.

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Alex Crooke, Fund Manager for Bankers Investment Trust, explains why his predictions for the second half of the year have changed as political uncertainty continues to hamper business confidence. Alex also gives an update on asset allocation within the portfolio, particularly in light of the China-US trade war.

It’s always a good idea to see where your portfolio stands at times of market extremes, says John Stepek.

Investors are paying good money to be allowed to lend money to governments across the world. What on earth is going on, and what does it mean for your money? John Stepek reports.