The debt ceiling illustrates America’s empire of debt
The debt ceiling illustrates America’s empire of debt
The US has never quite got the hang of the conquering business as the debt ceiling debate shows.
15 May 2023
How inflation is hitting you in the pocket
How inflation is hitting you in the pocket
Our money has been debased for decades. The blame lies with the advent of fiat money, says Dominic Frisby.
11 May 2023
Power your portfolio with the profits of China’s electric-vehicle makers
Power your portfolio with the profits of China’s electric-vehicle makers
A professional investor tells us where he’d put his money. This week: Ewan Markson-Brown of the CRUX Asia ex-Japan Fund highlights three favourites.
4 May 2023
Is Japan the best market to invest in now?
Is Japan the best market to invest in now?
Japan puts Western economies to shame and offers good value for both equity and bond investors, says Max King.
3 May 2023
What should we do about greedflation?
What should we do about greedflation?
Companies’ price hikes have been driving inflation. But the trend is ending now, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
3 May 2023
It’s been 16 years, but the UK economy finally has a chance
It’s been 16 years, but the UK economy finally has a chance
The UK economy has been dealing with one crisis after another since 2007. Policymakers now have a chance to fix some of the underlying problems holdin…
26 Apr 2023
Why bitcoin will never eclipse gold
Why bitcoin will never eclipse gold
Gold has no equal as a store of wealth, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
11 Apr 2023
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Is the State Pension triple lock doomed to fail?
Is the State Pension triple lock doomed to fail?
The State Pension triple lock guarantees an increase in the state pension every year, but this assumes government income grows every year as well, whi…
25 Jan 2023
How to invest in ChatGPT and other AI tech changing the world
How to invest in ChatGPT and other AI tech changing the world
Technology, like ChatGPT, is changing the way we live and work, and this new tool could have a huge impact on the tech industry says Dominic Frisby.
23 Jan 2023
What does the next decade have in store for investors?
What does the next decade have in store for investors?
Investors face a “sea change” in the investment environment. Dominic Frisby explains what this could mean for your money.
20 Dec 2022
Stock market crash? This time it’s (slightly) different
Stock market crash? This time it’s (slightly) different
The bears expecting a stock market crash have got it wrong, says Max King.
30 Nov 2022
Why there is still life in the energy bull market
Why there is still life in the energy bull market
A green power initiative on the Galapagos Islands demonstrates how the renewable energy transition will need to be supported by fossil fuels for some …
4 Nov 2022
The strong dollar leaves UK property looking cheap
The strong dollar leaves UK property looking cheap
UK property looks cheap for international investors, says Dominic Frisby.
21 Oct 2022
The “plan for growth”: what Truss and Kwarteng got right
The “plan for growth”: what Truss and Kwarteng got right
The Tories’ “plan for growth” has got off to a bad start, but their reforms can still transform Britain
8 Oct 2022
Why UK firms should start buying French companies
Why UK firms should start buying French companies
The French are on a buying spree, snapping up British companies. We should turn the tables, says Matthew Lynn, and start buying French companies. Here…
28 Sep 2022
How the end of cheap money could spark a house price crash
How the end of cheap money could spark a house price crash
Rock bottom interest rates drove property prices to unaffordable levels. But with rates set to climb and cheap money off the table, we could see house…
28 Sep 2022
There is light at the end of the tunnel for investors
There is light at the end of the tunnel for investors
Investors are gloomy. But it’s not all bad, says Max King – the mood could be about to shift. You just need to hold your nerve for a little while long…
27 Sep 2022
Beating inflation takes more luck than skill – but are we about to get lucky?
Beating inflation takes more luck than skill – but are we about to get lucky?
The US Federal Reserve managed to beat inflation in the 1980s. But much of that was down to pure luck. Thankfully, says Merryn Somerset Webb, the Bank…
26 Sep 2022
Why it’s right to scrap the bankers’ bonus cap
Why it’s right to scrap the bankers’ bonus cap
Scrapping the bankers’ bonus cap will annoy Brussels, says Matthew Lynn. And while we’re at it, he says, we may as well get rid of a load of other EU …
22 Sep 2022
Why venture capitalists should stop hero-worshipping celebrities
Why venture capitalists should stop hero-worshipping celebrities
Venture capitalists get all star struck when the celebrities turn up. But, while backing superstars may be attractive, it will not be good for profits…
17 Sep 2022
The best way to invest in oil and gas
The best way to invest in oil and gas
The bull market in fossil fuels and wider commodities has paused. But there is still plenty of scope for investors to profit, says Merryn Somerset Web…
13 Sep 2022
Why France's plan to monopolise air travel should be grounded
Why France's plan to monopolise air travel should be grounded
The French president’s plan to create a new EU-wide airline monopoly would be a disaster for the industry, says Matthew Lynn.
8 Sep 2022