
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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Trump's first week: what does it mean for your money?
From the stock market impact to tariffs and inflation, what will Trump's second term mean for your money?
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Why is the petrol price rising again?
Brits are being hit by a triple-whammy of increasing oil prices, a falling pound, and new fuel mix standards that are pushing up petrol prices
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Global ETF assets surpass $15 trillion
Research from HANetf shows that assets under management in European ETFs grew 26% year-over-year, with active ETFs surging in popularity
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Best FTSE 250 dividend stocks for high yields
MoneyWeek analyses the FTSE 250 dividend stocks that could offer investors the greatest yields in 2025
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Gilt yields soar to highest level since 2008: what it means for your finances
Live News and analysis as spiking gilt yields threaten to derail chancellor Rachel Reeves' spending plans
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What is FX trading?
What is FX trading and can you make money from it? We explain how foreign exchange trading works and the risks
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Surprise drop in UK inflation rate in December
Prices increased by 2.5% on an annual basis in December, down from 2.6% in November. Full coverage from the team at MoneyWeek.
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Saba Capital and Boaz Weinstein respond to investment trusts
As investment trust managers and industry experts accuse Saba of self-motivated opportunism, the hedge fund responds to specific "misleading claims" and sets out its stall
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Tech and AI stocks to look out for in 2025
Investors continue to pile into tech and AI stocks. We highlight three that could be worth keeping an eye on this year.
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Fund flows flip positive in November
Data from the Investment Association shows that two months of negative fund flows were reversed during the month of November as index trackers remain strong
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Five stocks for 2025
As 2025 gets underway, we explore five stocks to consider for a new year that promises opportunity alongside uncertainty
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How investors are protecting themselves from increased capital gains tax
With capital gains tax increasing since the Autumn Budget, investors are turning to tax wrappers like SIPPs and ISAs to shield their wealth
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UK inflation rate rises to 2.6%: full analysis
The rate of inflation has risen for the second month in a row. Full coverage and analysis from the MoneyWeek team.
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December interest rates: Bank of England keeps rates on hold
The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold at 4.75% in the final Monetary Policy Committee meeting of 2024. Full analysis from the MoneyWeek team.
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House prices: The regions tipped to see the biggest rise in 2025
House prices are forecast to increase across the UK this year, but with significant regional variation, which region will see the biggest rise in property prices?
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House prices return to growth, Zoopla says
Average house prices increased 1.9% in the year to November, Zoopla's latest house price index shows
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UK house prices fall in festive lull but property market activity stronger than 2023
A seasonal lull was identified in Rightmove's house price index, while stamp duty changes could be a weight on the market next year
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Google shares bounce on Gemini 2.0 launch
Google has launched the latest version of its Gemini AI platform, and markets have responded positively. Is it time to buy Google shares?
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Four AI ETFs to buy
Is now a good time to buy AI ETFs? We examine four AI ETFs that investors might want to add to their portfolio
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Aviva agrees to buy Direct Line in £3.6bn insurance deal: is it time to buy shares?
Direct Line’s share price has jumped but still hovers below the 275p offer, with various elements still to be confirmed
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Cash savings exodus predicted amid stocks and shares optimism
Poll of financial advisers suggests optimism for the equity market and a move away from cash, but that growth could come at the cost of higher volatility
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Shein’s London IPO could go ahead, despite forced labour concerns
The chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority suggests that alleged human rights breaches aren’t a reason to block Shein’s proposed London IPO
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Zoopla: could a good local pub increase your house price?
Research from Zoopla shows that the local pub influenced a quarter of homeowners’ decision to buy. Could your local pub increase your house price?
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What is an ETF? Everything you need to know about exchange-traded funds
Many investors use ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, as part of a passive investment strategy. But what exactly is an ETF?
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