The most important event for markets this week

Markets are bracing themselves for another monetary policy meeting from the US Federal Reserve. John Stepek explains why it’s so important.

The average age of firms listed in the US has been rising for three decades. It’s now 20 years, twice the figure seen in the 1990s dotcom craze.

If you’re after cheap stocks, head to China and India, says analyst and author Christopher Wood.

US politicians have share buybacks in their sights. They may be right to do so, says John Stepek – but not for the reason they think.

Anil Ambani and his brother inherited a vast empire from their father. The death of the patriarch sparked a feud that continues to this day. That could have implications as India heads to the polls.

Few had expected Uzbekistan’s president, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, to change much when he took over in 2016. But he has embarked on major reforms, making it a frontier market to watch.

The Deutsche-Commerzbank tie-up makes no sense and may spark another financial crisis.

Tax havens have come under scrutiny as governments scramble to fill their coffers. What, if anything, should be done about them? Simon Wilson reports.

Electric-car group Tesla has had a rough week. John Stepek looks at what was behind it, and at the rest of the global economy’s most important charts.

If you have any money left over once you’ve used up your tax-free allowances, you could consider a junior Isa for your children. But keep an eye on normal children’s savings accounts too.

Once considered too risky for an Isa, Aim shares can offer some valuable tax benefits to adventurous investors.

Looking for ideas on what to put in your Isa this year? MoneyWeek’s model investment trust portfolio might be a good place to start – and for those who are already invested, now might be a good time to rebalance