Latest articles by Rupert Hargreaves
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6 funds to buy as the gold price hits a six-month high
Tips The gold price in sterling is trading near an all-time high. We look at six ways to invest in the yellow metal ahead of further gains.
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Calilo – sustainable luxury on a Greek island: MoneyWeek Travel
MoneyWeek Travel Rupert Hargreaves visits Calilo, a resort on the Greek island of Ios, where sustainability and luxury live in harmony
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The Bank of England can’t afford to hike interest rates again
With inflation falling, the cost of borrowing rising and the economy heading into an election year, the Bank of England can’t afford to increase interest rates again.
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Nationwide: House prices jump amid constrained supply
Nationwide’s latest data on house prices shows buyers are still willing to pay up for homes due to a lack of supply in the market.
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We need a coherent and affordable plan for the transition to Net Zero
Energy analyst Clive Moffatt gives his views on the energy market and how to transition to Net Zero
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Is Rishi Sunak richer than the King? How much is Sunak worth?
Analysis Rishi Sunak is the UK’s richest prime minister and the only prime minister in history to be wealthier than the ruling monarch, King Charles III.
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What is FX trading?
Tutorials What is FX trading and can you make money from it? Rupert Hargreaves explains how it works and the risks.
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MoneyWeek Interviews: Alex O'Cinneide of the Gore Street Energy Storage Fund
Alex O'Cinneide of the Gore Street Energy Storage Fund talks to Rupert Hargreaves.
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Hidden gems in an unglamorous, unloved and undervalued sector
A professional investor tells us where he’d put his money. This week: Ed Wielechowski of Odyssean Investment Trust highlights three ideas
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The case for dividend growth stocks
Many investors focus on yield alone when looking for income, that’s a mistake says Rupert Hargreaves. It’s the potential for dividend growth that really matters.
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Why savers need to act quickly to snap up NS&I’s market-leading 6.2% interest rate
NS&I launched a market-leading one-year fixed savings account in August, but it could be pulled at any moment so savers need to act now.
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Government policy will keep energy bills high
Energy bills are being driven higher by poor government planning says Clive Moffatt, energy analyst and founder and chairman of the UK Energy Security Group.
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The MoneyWeek portfolio of investment trusts – October 2023 update
Tips A decade ago we set up the MoneyWeek portfolio of investment trusts. They remain a compelling long-term bet says Rupert Hargreaves
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Is the state pension triple lock doomed to fail?
Opinion The state pension triple lock guarantees an increase in the state pension every year, but this assumes government income grows every year as well, which it doesn't. This is leading to problems.
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FTSE 100 dividends: the top 10 yields
Tips We look at the 10 stocks with the highest dividend yields in the FTSE 100 and discuss if you can depend on these blue-chips for income.
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MoneyWeek Interviews: Ed Wielechowski portfolio manager of the Odyssean Investment Trust
Ed Wielechowski portfolio manager of the Odyssean Investment Trust talks to Rupert Hargreaves.
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Investors turn to gold to beat inflation
Demand for gold is rising among investors as traditional assets struggle to keep pace with inflation says the Royal Mint.
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Drive away with dividends from this insurer
This dividend champion is benefitting from multiple tailwinds that could boost its bottom line and shareholders' returns in the years ahead.
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Savers will benefit from Plum’s 4.94% money market account
Savers will benefit from Plum's 4.94% product that relies on money market funds that closely track the Bank of England’s base rate. We explain why this could be good news for savers.
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MoneyWeek Interviews: Marcus Phayre-Mudge, fund manager at TR Property Investment Trust
Marcus Phayre-Mudge, the manager of the TR Property Investment Trust talks to Rupert Hargreaves about the outlook for the global real estate market, why property values are under pressure, how investors can capitalise with real estate investment trusts (REITs) and what’s happening in the buy-to-let market.
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UK inflation slumps to 6.7% in August
The latest data shows inflation slowed faster than expected in August, a welcome relief for consumers and the Bank of England
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MoneyWeek Interviews: Sue Noffke, head of UK equities at Schroders
Sue Noffke, head of UK equities at Schroders talks to Rupert Hargreaves about the current situation in the UK equity market, why investors need to think about growth as well as income and discusses some of her favourite investment ideas.
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5 of the best gold ETFs
News Here are the best gold ETFs, which offer an accessible way to protect portfolios.
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Cruising the Baltic Sea
Rupert Hargreaves explores northern Europe from the Regent Seven Seas Splendor
