Forget bitcoins, turn to real coins as an inflation hedge
Forget bitcoins, turn to real coins as an inflation hedge
As the recent bout of craziness in the cryptocurrency markets shows, bitcoin isn’t much of a hedge against anything. So as the price of all physical t…
17 May 2021
US stocks look expensive – here’s what to own instead
US stocks look expensive – here’s what to own instead
Right now, US stocks are among the most expensive in the world. So if you want a decent return on your investments, you should look into diversifying …
17 May 2021
Cinema stocks: a happy ending at the box office
Cinema stocks: a happy ending at the box office
Cinemas have been battered by lockdowns and the surge in streaming options. But don’t write them off, says Tim Dams
17 May 2021
Why the Yale model of investment teaches us the wrong lessons
Why the Yale model of investment teaches us the wrong lessons
The “Yale model” of investment sparked a boom in alternative assets, yet its mastermind gave very different investing advice.
17 May 2021
Seven firms ripe for a shake-up by activist investors
Seven firms ripe for a shake-up by activist investors
Activist investors have a reputation as asset strippers, but they perform a valuable role, says Matthew Lynn
16 May 2021
Are we nearing the end of the negative bond yield era?
Are we nearing the end of the negative bond yield era?
As inflation gets going, the era of the negative bond yield – that investors have to pay governments for the privilege of lending them money – might b…
14 May 2021
Inflation is taking off in the US and markets really don’t like it
Inflation is taking off in the US and markets really don’t like it
US inflation is at its highest for 25 years. Stockmarkets – and tech stocks in particular – have taken the news badly. John Stepek explains why, and w…
13 May 2021
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Is it time to top up on gold? Or should you wait for a better opportunity?
Is it time to top up on gold? Or should you wait for a better opportunity?
Fears of inflation, money-printing and a global pandemic are all conditions that should drive the gold price higher. But it has been struggling. Domin…
12 May 2021
Here is why inflation will send gold soaring
Here is why inflation will send gold soaring
Gold prices have been rising over the past month as fears of US inflation resurface. Saloni Sardana explains whether this could usher in a new bullish…
11 May 2021
Why ESG investing is becoming the norm
Why ESG investing is becoming the norm
A lot of investors say they want to put their money into “ESG” funds. But unless you actively opt for a “sin” fund jammed full of companies behaving b…
10 May 2021
Why woeful US jobs data might spell higher inflation in the near future
Why woeful US jobs data might spell higher inflation in the near future
The latest US employment figures were much worse than expected. And that matters not just for the US economy, but for global markets too – and for inf…
10 May 2021
The return to the old nine-to-five is a matter for business, not government
The return to the old nine-to-five is a matter for business, not government
Should we stay working from home or go back to the office? Whatever we decide, let’s keep Whitehall out of the question, says Matthew Lynn.
9 May 2021
How will India’s Covid crisis affect the global economy?
How will India’s Covid crisis affect the global economy?
The wave of Covid infections sweeping through India has sparked a humanitarian crisis. But with India’s economy the fifth-biggest in the world, could …
6 May 2021
Big Tech on steroids: why the 2020s will be the “decade of the DAO”
Big Tech on steroids: why the 2020s will be the “decade of the DAO”
Big tech companies have transformed the way we live our lives. But if you thought they were disruptive, you haven’t seen anything yet. As Dominic Fris…
6 May 2021
Cryptocurrency ether has hit an all-time high. Why? And will the bull market last?
Cryptocurrency ether has hit an all-time high. Why? And will the bull market last?
Cryptocurrency ether – the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap after bitcoin – hit an all-time high this week. Saloni Sardana looks at what’s…
5 May 2021
Copper has hit a ten-year high, but this could just be the start of a huge bull market
Copper has hit a ten-year high, but this could just be the start of a huge bull market
The price of copper is at its highest for ten years. But supply constraints and a massive rise in demand mean it’s not going to stop there, says Domin…
5 May 2021
What is hyperinflation and could it happen here?
What is hyperinflation and could it happen here?
The Bank of England has been accused of the kind of money-printing that could lead to Zimbabwe-style hyperinflation. But that's very unlikely to happe…
4 May 2021
Three lessons from football’s European Super League disaster
Three lessons from football’s European Super League disaster
Businesses can learn from the failed attempt to create a European Super League, says Matthew Lynn.
2 May 2021
Are we living in a new era of political sleaze?
Are we living in a new era of political sleaze?
Cosy relations between politicians and corporations are back in the news. Just how bad is the problem? Stuart Watkins reports.
30 Apr 2021
Central bank digital currencies are coming, whether you like it or not
Central bank digital currencies are coming, whether you like it or not
Central banks around the world are considering creating their own digital currencies. It’s not a matter of if we get them, says Dominic Frisby, it’s …
29 Apr 2021
Does the old investment adage to “sell in May” still hold true?
Does the old investment adage to “sell in May” still hold true?
There has long been a saying that you should sell stocks before the summer lull and buy them back more cheaply in the autumn. Dominic Frisby looks at …
28 Apr 2021
Xpedition Oak: a spirit with a sense of adventure
Xpedition Oak: a spirit with a sense of adventure
Talisker is set to release its 43-year-old Xpedition Oak single malt – a whisky with notes of the Caribbean, says Chris Carter.
27 Apr 2021