Latest articles by Simon Caufield
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Five signs that the market has peaked
Features Knowing when a stock market has topped out is notoriously difficult. But there are clues that can help you, says Simon Caufield. Here, he outlines five.
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Low interest rates don’t spur growth
Features In times of recession, central banks have always cut interest rates. But this outdated strategy won't work nowadays, says Simon Caufield. Here's what the Bank of England needs to do now.
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What if this is not a financial crisis?
Features Measures to fix the global economy haven't worked. But what if we're going about it all wrong? asks Simon Caufield. And if it isn't a financial crisis, what is it?
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There won't be a recession this year – but 2012 will be brutal
Features The global economy could see a temporary reprieve in the latter half of this year, says Simon Caufield. But in 2012 there will be carnage. And that will lead to plenty of opportunities for investors.
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Three reasons you should buy Microsoft today
Features Microsoft is an 'ugly', unloved stock that has gone nowhere for ten years. Many analysts think the company is a dinosaur which is fast losing ground to nimbler competitors. But look at its true value, and there are good reasons to buy, says Simon Caufield.
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The world's third-largest bank is bust
Features Most banks have tried to improve their finances since the credit crunch hit. But not this one. The world's third-biggest bank has been lending like there's no tomorrow – and now it's bust. Simon Caufield looks at what it means for you.
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The worst investment mistake you can make
Tutorials Falling in love with popular stocks is a mistake that even professional investors make. But they are almost always overbought and overvalued. The way for a private investor to beat the City is to buy stocks trading below their true value. Simon Caufield explains how to find them.
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Japanese government bonds: could this be the best trade ever?
Features One way to play the terrible state of Japan's finances is with Japanese government bonds, says Simon Caufield. Here, he explains how.
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How we can create more jobs and cut the deficit at the same time
Features Spending cuts alone won't solve Britain's debt problems. We need more jobs. That means encouraging the entrepreneurs who create them. Here, Simon Caufield proposes four measures to get Britain back to work.
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How to short government bonds
Features Government bond yields have been falling for 30 years. So how do you short government bonds? Simon Caufield explains.
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Gold: keep buying or start selling?
Features You need to know whether gold is good value or not before buying. But how do you value gold? Simon Caufield explains how to tell if it's a good time to buy, and when to sell.
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