I can’t see why you’d ever use an active fund to invest in big US stocks

Many investors believe active fund managers prove their worth when markets fall. But, as October’s mini-crash shows, that’s not true. Here’s what you should know before picking an active or a passive fund.

Our lifespans are increasing rapidly. But not a single sector of society is ready for a world in which we routinely live to a hundred.

Britain’s housing market is broken and in need of fixing, says PM Theresa May. Good news, then, that the sector is facing an “Uber moment”, says Simon Wilson.

Publicly naming people behind with their taxes can work wonders – but it has its limits, says Matthew Lynn.

The oil price has crashed back down to earth recently. John Stepek emaines why, and explains what it means for the global economy.

Since their 2018 high, Chinese stocks have lost a third of their value. John Stepek looks at what’s behind the fall, and asks if it’s time to buy.

Australia has enjoyed around 27 years of uninterrupted growth – a record for a developed country. But how much longer can the “wonder down under” last?

Despite all the doom and gloom, there really is plenty to be optimistic about right now, says Merryn Somerset Webb.

Funding Circle’s disappointing debut doesn’t mean all alternative lending platforms are overhyped. David C Stevenson highlights three of the sector’s wide range of operators.

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