
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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5 gold ETFs for simple exposure
News The best gold ETFs, which offer an accessible way to protect portfolios.
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Could investing in sugar protect you during a downturn?
Sugar has some defensive qualities during economic downturns, but is now the right time to invest in sugar?
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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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How to invest during stagflation
Trump’s tariffs look poised to push the global economy into a period of stagflation. We look at how to ensure your investments can survive a global slowdown.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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The top stocks in the FTSE 100
After a year of strong returns for the UK’s flagship index, which FTSE 100 stocks have posted the best performance so far in 2025?
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ISA investments by age: should I invest more in my stocks and shares ISA?
Stocks and shares ISAs are a great way to grow long-term wealth, but are they overlooked compared to cash savings? We look at the average ISA investment by age and if you should have more.
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Is the AI boom another dotcom bubble?
25 years on from the dotcom bubble bursting, is it time for investors to consider the sustainability of the AI boom in the stock market?
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Can European stock markets continue their rally?
With European stock markets on the rise as US stocks fall, is now the time to invest in European shares?
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