
Dan McEvoy
Dan is a financial journalist who, prior to joining MoneyWeek, spent five years writing for OPTO, an investment magazine focused on growth and technology stocks, ETFs and thematic investing.
Before becoming a writer, Dan spent six years working in talent acquisition in the tech sector, including for credit scoring start-up ClearScore where he first developed an interest in personal finance.
Dan studied Social Anthropology and Management at Sidney Sussex College and the Judge Business School, Cambridge University. Outside finance, he also enjoys travel writing, and has edited two published travel books
Latest articles by Dan McEvoy
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Nvidia shares swing as investors await semiconductor tariff decision
Nvidia’s shares have had a volatile week and a half since Donald Trump’s tariff announcements, and with semiconductor tariffs under review, more uncertainty could be on the way
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Magnificent 7: how will tariffs impact big tech stocks?
Uncertainty over Trump’s new tariff regime has sent the Magnificent Seven stocks seesawing, as investors look for certainty over trade policy
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Global trade latest: Trump pauses higher 'reciprocal' tariffs but ramps up trade war with China
Trump has announced a major change to his tariff regime as the world's two largest economies erect ever higher barriers to trade. Live updates from the MoneyWeek team
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UK GDP: surprise boost as economy grew 0.5% in February
A surprise 0.5% jump in UK GDP in February is welcome news, but with Trump’s tariffs having upended global trade recently, economists sound a note of caution
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What are gilts and should you invest in them?
Government bonds such as gilts have traditionally been viewed as safe-haven assets, but does that still hold in the era of Trump tariffs?
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What is stagflation and what can be done about it?
The UK is grappling with persistent inflation and lacklustre growth. Has it entered a period of stagflation, and what can be done if so?
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Is the UK heading for a recession?
Trump’s tariffs have caused a pronounced stock market downturn as global growth expectations fall. Could trade disruption push the UK into recession?
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Stock market selloff deepens as China responds to Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs: FTSE 100 plummets
Trump's tariffs have sent shockwaves through the global financial system and caused stock markets to tumble
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Will there be a US recession in 2025?
Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs have thrown the global economy into chaos. Could the new import taxes help tip the US economy into recession this year?
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Tesla shares swing following delivery miss; Musk to leave DOGE?
Sales of Tesla cars have fallen to their lowest level since 2022; the stock has gained on reports that CEO Elon Musk will quit government duties
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How to protect your portfolio from ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ is here, and it looks set to send markets into a tailspin. How can you protect your wealth from tariffs?
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Are cash ISAs falling out of favour?
Cash ISA openings are trailing those of stocks and shares ISAs, new research shows, suggesting investors are front-running potential government reform
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Is now a good time to buy UK housebuilders?
With Labour promising significant planning reforms to unlock growth, is now the right time to buy UK housebuilder stocks?
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S&P 500 ends five-quarter winning streak
The US stock market’s flagship index has registered its worst quarter since 2022. What next for the S&P 500?
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Gold price passes $3,100 – will the rally continue?
The price of gold has pushed past the $3,100 threshold in quick time after breaking $3,000. What’s driving the gold price rally?
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The top funds and investment trusts for European defence spending
With European leaders rushing to ramp up defence spending, these funds and trusts could position you to benefit from the trend
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Top investment trusts for 2025
Research and analysis from Kepler Trust Intelligence reveals the top growth, income and alternative income investment trusts for the new year
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Four income funds to add to your ISA
Adding one of these four income funds to your stocks and shares ISA ahead of tax year end could pay dividends
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UK inflation live: CPI inflation slows to 2.8%, down from previous month
UK inflation as measured by the Consumer Prices Index increased 2.8% year-over-year in February, coming in below analyst forecasts
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Next-generation dividend heroes: the top-yielding investment trusts of the future?
The Association of Investment Companies has published its updated list of next-gen dividend heroes. We look at the trusts that made the cut
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Digital Services Tax: will Reeves let big tech off lightly to avoid tariffs?
Rumours are circulating that the Digital Services Tax on big tech companies could be cut as Rachel Reeves seeks to appeal to president Trump
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Is now a good time to invest in self-driving cars?
Despite repeated unwelcome delays, we could be on the verge of an inflection point for self-driving car technology. How can you gain exposure?
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Investment trusts for your ISA
Looking to add investment trusts to your ISA? Here’s our pick of the top trust to consider before for your stocks and shares ISA
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How to invest in gold
There are a number of ways you can invest in gold – from buying the yellow metal directly to investing in a gold ETF or buying gold-mining stocks. We look at the pros and cons of each strategy
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