Latest articles by Alex Rankine
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Inflation is tamed at last – when will interest rates fall?UK inflation may have hit the Bank of England target but it's unlikely to stay that way for long. What does that mean for interest rates?
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Indian stocks bounce back – should you invest?Indian stocks make a comeback after the country's general election. Should you invest?
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Mexico election 2024: first female president electedClaudia Sheinbaum will become Mexico’s first female president. But what will her win mean for the country?
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FTSE stocks bounce back – will it last?Oil prices and high interest rates boost FTSE stocks. But will the British stock market continue on an upward trajectory?
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Will South Korea’s stock market stay cheap?South Korea’s stock market continues to lag behind the rest of the world. Is it time to change its strategy?
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French president calls an early election – will it backfire?Why has French president, Emmanuel Macron announced an election three years early? How did financial markets react?
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Why now is a good time to invest in European marketsEuropean markets are seeing a resurgence among global investors amid cooling inflation and profitable 'Granolas'
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Invest in Philippines: an overlooked Asian market?This emerging market could be the next big thing for foreign investors. Is it a good idea to invest in Philippines?
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The price of copper has risen – how long will the bull market last?The price of copper has leapt to almost a two-year high, but demand for the metal continues to outstrip supply. How long will the market remain bullish?
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What does a weak yen mean for Japan's economy?The Japanese yen slumped to a 34-year low. What does a weak yen mean for inflation, interest rates and tourism in Japan?
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India's stock market success looks set to continueIndia has been the world's fastest-growing major economy for two years running.
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Eurozone’s stocks struggleThe eurozone is stagnating while US GDP soars.
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Lithium goes from boom to bustThere are signs of an oversupply of lithium – the metal used for EV batteries.
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Crypto is “Monopoly money”FTX won't be the last crypto scandal, because cryptocurrencies mirror the worst aspects of the finance industry.
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Vietnam, Asia’s new tiger economy, is roaring. Investors take note.Just two decades ago, Vietnam was one of the world’s poorest nations. Now it is a thriving regional hub with ample scope for further rapid development.
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8 ways to profit from Japan’s recoveryCorporate reform, normalising monetary policy and cheap valuations make Japanese equities a top long-term bet, says Alex Rankine.
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America is in deep denial over debtThe downgrade in America’s credit rating was much criticised by the US government, says Alex Rankine. But was it a long time coming?
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Is the technology rout over?Analysis Big tech has reported a bump in revenues leading some to question if the pandemic slump is over
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Now is a good time to buy Vietnamese stocksTips Vietnam’s benchmark VN index has slid by 30% this year – but there is plenty of potential in Vietnamese stocks.
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China’s economy is heading for a sharp slowdownNews With a slowing property market, Covid lockdowns sapping growth and the CSI 300 stock index down by 22% this year, China’s economy is in trouble.
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The end of cheap money hits the marketsNews Markets have swooned as central banks raise interest rates, leaving the era of cheap money behind.
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Investors are still in denial about inflation and interest ratesNews There are worrying signs that inflation is becoming embedded in the economy, but many investors are struggling to adjust to the new reality.
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Commodity prices are taking a breatherNews Commodity prices have fallen back after spiking early in the year. Iron ore is down 36% from its March peak, while copper has lost 20% since 1 January. And there could be further falls to come.
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Seoul attempts to close the “Korea discount” for stocksNews South Korean stocks suffer from the “Korea discount” – with the country still classified as an emerging market, investors are reluctant to pay a premium.
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