Even if we end up in recession, a more inflationary world awaits us
Even if we end up in recession, a more inflationary world awaits us
The idea that a recession will drive down interest rates – and thus inflation – is flawed, says John Stepek. The disinflationary forces of the recent …
6 Jul 2022
Is inflation about to drop as recession takes hold?
Is inflation about to drop as recession takes hold?
Central banks are raising interest rates in an attempt to curb soaring inflation. But will that push the economy into recession? John Stepek looks at …
5 Jul 2022
M&G offers a solid 10.1% yield – but future growth is uncertain
M&G offers a solid 10.1% yield – but future growth is uncertain
Financial services group M&G has one of the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100. But it’s a complicated company, and a tough one to analyse, says …
4 Jul 2022
We’re doing well on pensions – but we still need to do better
We’re doing well on pensions – but we still need to do better
Pensions auto-enrolment has vastly increased the number of people in the UK with retirement savings. But we’re still not engaged enough, says Merryn S…
4 Jul 2022
The income investor’s dilemma
The income investor’s dilemma
Pay attention to dividend growth as well as initial yield when picking income trusts, says Max King.
4 Jul 2022
Ray Dalio’s shrewd $10bn bet on the collapse of European stocks
Ray Dalio’s shrewd $10bn bet on the collapse of European stocks
Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater hedge fund is putting its money on a collapse in European stocks. It’s likely to pay off, says Matthew Lynn.
3 Jul 2022
Don’t try to time the bottom – start buying good companies now
Don’t try to time the bottom – start buying good companies now
Markets are having a rough time, so you may be tempted to wait to try to call the bottom and pick up some bargains. But that would be a mistake, says …
1 Jul 2022
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UK house prices are definitely cooling off – but are they heading for a fall?
UK house prices are definitely cooling off – but are they heading for a fall?
UK house prices hit a fresh high in June, but as interest rates start to rise, the market is cooling John Stepek assesses just how much of an effect h…
30 Jun 2022
Gold has been incredibly boring to own – but that’s no bad thing right now
Gold has been incredibly boring to own – but that’s no bad thing right now
Stocks, bonds and cryptocurrencies have all seen big falls this year. But gold remains at its one-year average. It may be dull, but it’s doing what it…
29 Jun 2022
What the end of the 1970s bear market can teach today’s investors
What the end of the 1970s bear market can teach today’s investors
The 1970s saw the worst bear market Britain has ever seen, with stocks tumbling 70%. Things have changed a lot since then, says Max King. But there ar…
28 Jun 2022
Prepare your portfolio for recession
Prepare your portfolio for recession
A recession is looking increasingly likely. Add in a bear market and soaring inflation, and things are going to get very complicated for investors, sa…
27 Jun 2022
Market crash: have we hit bottom or is there worse to come?
Market crash: have we hit bottom or is there worse to come?
For a little while, markets looked like they were about to embark on a full-on crash. And that could still happen, says Dominic Frisby. Today, he look…
27 Jun 2022
The benefits of private equity are about to get tested
The benefits of private equity are about to get tested
Private equity has grown ever more popular in recent years. But its touted benefits are set to be tested, says John Stepek.
27 Jun 2022
Why a recession will do us good
Why a recession will do us good
A period of slimming down is always painful, but it leaves us healthier for the long run, says Matthew Lynn.
26 Jun 2022
A lesson from Stan Druckenmiller: position sizes really matter
A lesson from Stan Druckenmiller: position sizes really matter
The size of each of your investments determines how much you make when you’re right and how much you lose when you’re wrong, says investment guru Stan…
23 Jun 2022
How to invest in lumber, whichever way the market goes
How to invest in lumber, whichever way the market goes
Wood plays a key role in US housing. Slow growth has hurt prices – but not for long, says David J. Stevenson.
23 Jun 2022
The difference between CPI and RPI inflation - and why it matters
The difference between CPI and RPI inflation - and why it matters
The consumer price index (CPI) and retail price index (RPI) are both important indicators of inflation. But what is the difference and why do they mat…
22 Jun 2022
Inflation in the UK just keeps on rising
Inflation in the UK just keeps on rising
UK inflation has risen to 9.1% a year – far beyond the Bank of England’s 2% target rate. And it’s likely to remain high for some time. That’s going to…
22 Jun 2022
The age of delusions is ending – but what will replace it?
The age of delusions is ending – but what will replace it?
For years, we have been living in an “age of delusion”, says Max King. The return to normality will be painful, but a dose of reality might be a very …
21 Jun 2022
How will the crash of 2022 play out?
How will the crash of 2022 play out?
Stocks, bonds, cryptocurrencies – everything is crashing at the same time. We’ve seen these kinds of multiple collapses before, says Merryn Somerset W…
20 Jun 2022
The natural resources industry is in a tight spot – which is bad news for the rest of us
The natural resources industry is in a tight spot – which is bad news for the rest of us
The natural resources industry is in a bind. We need it to produce more energy and metals, but it has been starved of investment, plagued by supply ch…
20 Jun 2022
Get ready for the coming oil glut
Get ready for the coming oil glut
Investors are assuming that energy prices will stay high. History suggests the opposite, says Max King
20 Jun 2022