Latest articles by Alex Rankine
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Investors remain calm as the Middle East war unfolds
Conflict in the Middle East has failed to shake oil or stock markets. Can the peace hold?
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European stocks are back in business – can it last?
European stocks enjoy a strong start to the year, but the rally is proving uneven as France struggles to keep up
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Oil price stays steady as tensions in Middle East boils over
Oil prices surged after Israel's attack on Iran, but the global market for the commodity is forecast to remain well-supplied until 2030
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Judicial elections: will Mexico’s bold political experiment come at a cost?
Mexico's historic judicial elections attracted little attention, but the implications could be far-reaching
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Could Javier Milei bring Argentina's economy back to 'normal'?
Javier Milei, president of Argentina, has been in office for more than 500 days. What will his leadership mean for the economy?
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Has Trump brought the reign of King Dollar to an end?
Stocks soared late last year on bets that Trump would initiate an American golden age. It hasn’t worked out like that. The dollar has weakened in 2025, says Alex Rankine
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Why stagflation seems like America's "optimistic scenario"
Investors have gone into tariff shock, and stagflation could now be the optimistic scenario for the US economy.
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India's stock market decline wipes out $1.3 trillion in market value
More than $1 trillion has been wiped off from India's stock market after investors turn to China. Has the emerging-market darling hit rock bottom?
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Why is Mar-a-Lago Accord getting attention from Wall Street?
On Wall Street, there is talk that Trump's tariffs aim to make the world’s leaders come crawling to Mar-a-Lago, his Florida residence
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Can investors stay optimistic about Russian stocks?
Investors look to profit from Russia as Trump pushes for peace in Ukraine. But is it worth the risk?
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The best ways to invest in Vietnam – Asia’s communist dynamo
Vietnam has long been one of our favourite markets. The prognosis remains auspicious, says Alex Rankine.
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China's DeepSeek AI is a 'Sputnik moment' for the US
The US is facing a new “Sputnik moment” with the sudden appearance of China's DeepSeek AI firm wiping $1 trillion off the value of US tech stocks.
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Are European stocks too cheap to ignore?
European stocks have enjoyed a surprisingly strong start to the year, with investors piling in despite the many problems facing the continent.
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Has inflation been tamed in the UK?
After a surprise drop in inflation, the Bank of England is set for more rate cuts in the year ahead. But investors are cautious about pricing in too many cuts
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What investors can expect from stocks and economies in 2025
There are reasons for investors to be hopeful about 2025, with slowing interest rates and moderating oil prices. But trouble may be brewing in bond markets
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Chinese stocks slump on first trading day of 2025
Chinese stocks suffered in the new year from their worst first day of trading since 2016, despite a state stimulus package
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2025 share tips: what the financial experts are backing
Stockpickers had a sluggish 2024 – we look at how the leading tipsters’ share tips performed and what’s in store for 2025
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How did emerging markets perform in 2024?
Emerging markets underperformed their developed counterparts in 2024, but there are signs of recovery. We look at the biggest winners and losers of 2024, and the key trends shaping these markets
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South Korean won hits 15-year low
After Yoon Suk Yeol's failure to declare martial law, South Korean markets are reeling, with the weakest won since 2009. Will this worsen the Korea discount?
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Is Europe gearing towards a relief rally in 2025?
Despite turmoil in France and Germany, Europe's stock markets could see a potential relief rally next year
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Are US stocks too expensive?
US stocks have rallied since Donald Trump's election win, but starting valuations are so high that analysts forecast weak performance over the next decade
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India's stock market drops - why it's thrown investors into frenzy
Nifty 50, India's stock market index, has dropped 8% from a September record amid concerns of an economic slowdown and foreign investors pulling out
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France’s government collapses – could it trigger the next euro crisis?
Briefings France’s government has toppled after losing a vote of no-confidence, plunging the euro zone’s second-largest economy into turmoil. Is this 2012 all over again and should Europe be worried?
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Russian rouble hits two-year low against the dollar
New US sanctions have plunged the rouble to its lowest level since 2022. Why are investors spooked and how will this affect Putin's economy?
