Latest articles by Dominic Frisby
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Markets may have bounced, but this is not the end of the bear market
Analysis Stocks are back on the rise, commodities and precious metals prices are up – even the pound has rebounded. But none of this is typical of bull markets, says Dominic Frisby. The bear market isn’t over yet. Here’s why.
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How the end of cheap money could spark a house price crash
Opinion 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 prices crash, says Dominic Frisby.
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Could gold be the basis for a new global currency?
Cover Story Gold has always been the most reliable form of money. Now collaboration between China and Russia could lead to a new gold-backed means of exchange – giving prices a big boost, says Dominic Frisby
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Paypal, bitcoin, and the weaponisation of money
News Recent events have shown how both business and governments can “weaponise” money and shut down dissent. What to do? Buy bitcoin, says Dominic Frisby.
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Silver – the cheap precious metal set for a multi-week rally
Analysis Silver is full of potential – but it is a risky investment. Right now, however, it’s cheap and the outlook is positive. Dominic Frisby explains why.
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Will Liz Truss as PM mark a turning point for the pound?
Analysis The pound is at its lowest since 1985. But a new government often markets a turning point, says Dominic Frisby. Here, he looks at where sterling might go from here.
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As global powers fight it out, commodity prices are set to rocket
Analysis Commodity prices have been held down by globalisation. This trend is now rapidly reversing.
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A lesson for investors from a ill-fated silver mine
Analysis Mining methods may have changed since the industry’s early days, but the business hasn’t – digging ore from the ground and selling it at a profit. The trouble is, says Dominic Frisby, the scams haven't changed either.
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The US dollar is rising to dangerous levels – here’s what to do about it
Analysis The US dollar is back on the rise as panicky investors head for safety. That’s rattling markets across the world, says Dominic Frisby. Here’s how to cope.
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How to protect your wealth as inflation hits new record highs
Opinion UK inflation has hit a new record high of 10.1%. It's going to hurt, says Dominic Frisby. Here's how you can protect your wealth.
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Is gold cheap relative to equities?
Analysis Dominic Frisby looks at the Dow-gold ratio and explains why gold is starting to appear inexpensive compared to equities.
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A fond farewell to a MoneyWeek legend
News John Stepek, MoneyWeek’s executive editor, is leaving for fresh pastures. Dominic Frisby shares his thoughts.
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Why do we use the weights and measures we do?
Opinion The UK uses a particularly quirky mix of imperial and metric measures, and the subject of which is best can provoke considerable ire. Here, Dominic Frisby explains how each system came about, and the benefits of both.
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Who’s buying gold right now and why?
Analysis There has been a marked increase in people from two very different professions buying gold coins and bars. Dominic Frisby asks why.
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Are interest rates set to go higher than anyone thinks possible?
Opinion With inflation raging at 10% or more, central banks may have to raise interest rates to similar levels to keep it under control. But have they got the bottle to do that, asks Dominic Frisby?
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Silver and platinum: two precious metals that will be screaming buys when the dollar turns
Analysis The soaring US dollar has depressed the price of virtually every metal – and none more so than platinum and silver. They may have further to fall yet, says Dominic Frisby. But when the dollar turns, the price of both will take off.
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Can anything stop the dollar’s devastating bull run?
Analysis The US dollar has been on a massive bull run for the last year or so. Commodity prices are sliding, and the euro – maybe even the pound – could hit parity. But when it turns there will be mad scramble, says Dominic Frisby. Here, he looks at what might halt the runaway dollar.
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Gold has been incredibly boring to own – but that’s no bad thing right now
Analysis Stocks, bonds and cryptocurrencies have all seen big falls this year. But gold remains at its one-year average. It may be dull, but it’s doing what it’s supposed to do, says Dominic Frisby. Preserving its value – and your capital.
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Market crash: have we hit bottom or is there worse to come?
Analysis For a little while, markets looked like they were about to embark on a full-on crash. And that could still happen, says Dominic Frisby. Today, he looks back at previous crashes to see what they can teach us about where things might go next.
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A lesson from Stan Druckenmiller: position sizes really matter
Opinion The size of each of your investments determines how much you make when you’re right and how much you lose when you’re wrong, says investment guru Stanley Druckenmiller. Dominic Frisby explains how that’s influenced his own investments, and highlights what he’s betting on now.
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The natural resources industry is in a tight spot – which is bad news for the rest of us
Opinion The natural resources industry is in a bind. We need it to produce more energy and metals, but it has been starved of investment, plagued by supply chain issues, and hobbled by red tape. That’s bad news for everyone, says Dominic Frisby.
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How much further will bitcoin fall?
Analysis Bitcoin has crashed hard, along with the wider cryptocurrency sector. Everything is looking awful, says Dominic Frisby. Here, he asks just how low bitcoin could fall.
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How to invest in the copper boom
Tips The price of copper has slipped recently. But that’s temporary – the long-term outlook is very bullish, says Dominic Frisby. Here, he explains the best ways to invest in copper.
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When it comes to investing, sometimes you just have to have faith
Opinion To be a successful investor, there’s no substitute for knowledge and experience. But you also need belief, says Dominic Frisby. Here, he explains how he’s approaching the markets now.
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