Most people are still in denial about the UK property market. But prices are set to crash – and that could crush the whole UK economy. James Ferguson looks at why it’s time to prepare for recession – and picks the best stocks to buy in a downturn.
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If you want to make money, there are some simple rules to follows says James Ferguson: go for blue chips with good, sustainable yields.
Everyone agrees all is well. It isn’t
Today, many investors are finding that, far from making them rich, their buy-to-lets are costing them dear in cash terms.
Where’s this long-awaited recession?
Just around the corner, says James Ferguson. The signs are that it’s already started in America. And when America sneezes, we will all catch a cold…
Avoid property – but I think shares are good value
Whist James Ferguson has always maintained that the subprime mess would spill over into the mainstream, that isn’t necessarily bad for stocks. In fact, it could prove just the tonic the market needs.
How the US housing slump will affect us all
The entire world’s economy rests on the price of houses in America. The bad news is, they’re falling fast. So what does this mean for global stockmarkets? asks James Ferguson…
What Gordon Brown’s premiership will mean for investors
Nil points. That’s James Ferguson’s verdict on the Brown decade. And if his track record as chancellor is anything to go by, we should be very worried about what Gordon has in store for us when he becomes prime minister. Here’s how to Brown-proof your portfolio.
How to profit from soaring oil prices
By October, the oil price could well have reached $90 a barrel. That might mean sky-high heating bills and even higher petrol prices – but smart investors can turn the situation to their advantage. James Ferguson talks about the best ways to make money from oil.
Has the house price crash finally begun?
Is the UK house price crash on the way? James Ferguson thinks it’s time to take the risk of a property crash seriously…
Bond prices: rocky waters ahead
For the last few years the bond markets have raced ahead, but now they are starting to falter. And the recent falls are just the beginning…