Latest articles by Dominic Frisby
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Why markets keep going up in the face of “real world” economic turmoil
Opinion With the economy being shuttered for months and a very fragile reopening, many people and industries have had a miserable year. But not the stockmarkets. Why? Dominic Frisby explains the difference between the real world and the financial world.
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If you bought gold with pounds, it’s been a disappointing year – but be patient
Analysis Measured in US dollars, gold is flat on the year. In pounds, it's fallen. But sterling investors should be patient, says Dominic Frisby. It won’t be too long before gold goes on another of its runs.
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Commodity supercycle or not, here’s a metal that’ll still be in demand – tin
Tips Commodity prices may have come off the boil recently. But for tin, the only way is up. Dominic Frisby picks the best ways to invest.
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The US dollar is in a bull market. That’s bad news for most assets
Analysis Even with the Federal Reserve printing money hand over fist, the US dollar has made a bottom and is now in a bull market. That has serious implications for investors, says Dominic Frisby.
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Has bitcoin bottomed out, or is a drop to $12,000 on the cards?
Analysis The bitcoin price has fallen to a significant level. It could have hit the bottom, says Dominic Frisby, or it could just be a pause on a much bigger slide. Here, he puts the case for both scenarios.
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Is the commodity bull market already losing steam?
Analysis Commodities have put in a blistering performance over the past year. But – oil aside – the commodity bull market looks like it might have peaked. Dominic Frisby explains what’s going on.
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What green energy, my expanding waistline, and the price of oil have in common
Analysis In echoes of the flawed public health advice of the 1980s, governments are taking action – but not necessarily the correct action – to be “greener”. That will drive the oil price up, says Dominic Frisby. Here's why.
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Everything hinges on the direction of the US dollar right now
Analysis Gold has had a very good spring. But as Dominic Frisby explains, the direction of the dollar is key to determining what is next for both gold and silver.
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Where is bitcoin headed to next? $100,000 – or $12,000?
Analysis The bitcoin price has stabilised after the recent crash. But if the environmental question isn’t tackled, further falls are likely, says Dominic Frisby.
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Bitcoin is in a bear market. So what should hodlers do now?
Analysis Having fallen 10% overnight and 40% from its highs, bitcoin is now firmly in bear market territory. Dominic Frisby looks at where it might go next.
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Is it time to top up on gold? Or should you wait for a better opportunity?
Opinion Fears of inflation, money-printing and a global pandemic are all conditions that should drive the gold price higher. But it has been struggling. Dominic Frisby asks if the turning point is finally here – and if so, should you buy in?
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Big Tech is becoming Big Brother: a leviathan out of control
Cover Story With mounting influence over what we do, see, and even think, the technology giants are changing the world. It may not be long before the sector eclipses governments and rules our lives, says Dominic Frisby
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Big Tech on steroids: why the 2020s will be the “decade of the DAO”
Opinion Big tech companies have transformed the way we live our lives. But if you thought they were disruptive, you haven’t seen anything yet. As Dominic Frisby explains, we’re about to enter the age of the “decentralised autonomous organisation”, or DAO.
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Copper has hit a ten-year high, but this could just be the start of a huge bull market
Analysis The price of copper is at its highest for ten years. But supply constraints and a massive rise in demand mean it’s not going to stop there, says Dominic Frisby.
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Central bank digital currencies are coming, whether you like it or not
Opinion Central banks around the world are considering creating their own digital currencies. It’s not a matter of if we get them, says Dominic Frisby, it’s a matter of when. So how will they affect your life, and is there any alternative?
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Does the old investment adage to “sell in May” still hold true?
Opinion There has long been a saying that you should sell stocks before the summer lull and buy them back more cheaply in the autumn. Dominic Frisby looks at whether that’s still a wise thing to do.
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Yes, NFTs are a bubble. But like many bubbles of the past, they will change everything
Opinion You may think that NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are just another bubble in a world full of bubbles. Well, they are. But that’s actually no bad thing, says Dominic Frisby. Here’s why.
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Tech has dominated the economy – but the real world is about to strike back
Analysis The digital economy has driven tech stocks to incredible valuations. But it is all dependent on the real-world economy. And particularly on metals and the companies that produce them. Here, Dominic Frisby looks at the outlook for mining stocks.
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Why is gold having such a miserable time and when will it turn around?
Analysis The price of gold is in a bear market. And bear markets can go on for longer than you might think, says Dominic Frisby. But they don’t go on forever. Here he ponders when gold might turn.
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The inflation narrative has got overheated for now – but it’s inevitable
Opinion With official CPI at just 0.4% in the UK, inflation seems to be everywhere you look except in government statistics. But it’s only a matter of time before it appears there, too, says Dominic Frisby.
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The pound is looking promising – against one major currency in particular
Analysis The pound is having a good year against the dollar and the euro. But it is against the Japanese yen where things look most promising. And this trend could go on for years, says Dominic Frisby.
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The next big bull market in metals? Look no further than tin
Tips The world consumes huge amounts of tin every year. But supply is short and stockpiles are low. It’s all looking very bullish, says Dominic Frisby.
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How to invest in tin: a crucial metal whose price is set to soar
Tips The price of tin, a versatile and increasingly important substance, has reached a ten-year high. There are plenty more gains ahead, says Dominic Frisby, who explains how to cash in.
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Why gold has been such a bad investment so far this year
Analysis Gold – the ultimate safe haven investment – is proving anything but safe. It’s lost over $200 an ounce since its high at the start of the year. Dominic Frisby looks at what’s gone wrong.
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