Dominic Frisby
Dominic Frisby (“mercurially witty” – the Spectator) is as far as we know the world’s only financial writer and comedian. He is the author of the popular newsletter the Flying Frisby and is MoneyWeek’s main commentator on gold, commodities, currencies and cryptocurrencies. He has also taken several of his shows to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
His books are Daylight Robbery - How Tax Changed our Past and Will Shape our Future; Bitcoin: the Future of Money? and Life After the State - Why We Don't Need Government.
Dominic was educated at St Paul's School, Manchester University and the Webber-Douglas Academy Of Dramatic Art. You can follow him on X @dominicfrisby
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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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Think the oil price is high now? You ain’t seen nothing yet
Analysis The oil price has been on a tear in recent months. Dominic Frisby explains why oil in fact is still very cheap relative to other assets.
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The Federal Reserve wants markets to fall – here’s what that means for investors
Analysis The Federal Reserve’s primary mandate is to keep inflation down, and lower asset prices help with that. So, asks Dominic Frisby – just how low will stockmarkets fall?
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Despite the crypto crash, bitcoin still has a bright future
Opinion Cryptocurrencies have crashed hard, with bitcoin down by more than 50% from its peak. But, says Dominic Frisby, bitcoin still has a future – it is the ideal money for the internet era.
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The tech-stock bubble has burst – but I still want a Peloton
Analysis Peloton was one of the big winners from the Covid tech boom. But it's fallen over 90% as the tech stock bubble bursts and and everything else falls in tandem. Here, Dominic Frisby explains where to hide as markets crash.
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Cryptocurrencies are crashing – so how low will bitcoin go?
Analysis The entire cryptocurrency sector is crashing, with bitcoin now well below $30,000. This is big, says Dominic Frisby. So just how low could bitcoin go?
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If the US dollar keeps rising from here, it’s going to hurt
Analysis The US dollar is on a bull run, sending every other asset into freefall. And it's at a particularly critical point right now, says Dominic Frisby. Here, he looks at where things stand, and what might come next.
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Avoid China’s stockmarket – here’s what to invest in instead
Opinion China’s stockmarket is not a good place for investors to be. But you can't just ignore the world's second-largest economy, says Dominic Frisby. Here, he picks an alternative China play.
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Will house prices crash in 2026? This surprisingly reliable cycle theory suggests so
Analysis An 18-year cycle in the UK property market says house prices will crash in 2026. Dominic Frisby explains how it works.
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How many ounces of gold does it take to buy an average house in the UK?
Analysis House prices have soared in recent years. But what, asks Dominic Frisby, if you look at them using a more durable form of money – gold?
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Are gold miners finally set to outperform plain old gold?
Analysis Gold miners are meant to outperform gold. Yet since 2003, that hasn’t been the case. What’s changed – and will they ever make a comeback? Dominic Frisby explains.
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