The charts that matter: gold in a positive mood
The charts that matter: gold in a positive mood
The gold price perked up significantly this week. Here’s how it affected the charts that matter most to the global economy.
17 Jul 2021
The charts that matter: bond yields plummet again
The charts that matter: bond yields plummet again
Government bond yields around the world took a dive again this week. Here’s how it affected the charts that matter most to the global economy.
10 Jul 2021
The charts that matter: US dollar continues its bull run
The charts that matter: US dollar continues its bull run
The US dollar’s bull run continued this week. Here’s how it affected the charts that matter most to the global economy.
3 Jul 2021
The US dollar is in a bull market. That’s bad news for most assets
The US dollar is in a bull market. That’s bad news for most assets
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 implication…
1 Jul 2021
The charts that matter: tech stocks hit new highs
The charts that matter: tech stocks hit new highs
The tech-heavy Nasdaq index hit new highs this week. Here’s how it affected the charts that matter most to the global economy.
26 Jun 2021
Bitcoin bounces after Elon Musk weighs in on the clean energy debate
Bitcoin bounces after Elon Musk weighs in on the clean energy debate
Bitcoin jumped to an almost two-week high overnight after yet another tweet from Elon Musk. Saloni Sardana looks at what the “crypto-king” has said no…
14 Jun 2021
The charts that matter: global bond yields take a dive
The charts that matter: global bond yields take a dive
As government bond yields around the world take a big tumble, we look at the charts that matter most to the global economy.
12 Jun 2021
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Bitcoin is now legal tender in El Salvador. Is this the start of something?
Bitcoin is now legal tender in El Salvador. Is this the start of something?
El Salvador has become the first country in the world to make bitcoin legal tender. John Stepek explains why, and asks if other countries might do the…
10 Jun 2021
We shouldn’t let digital currencies kill off cash – here’s why
We shouldn’t let digital currencies kill off cash – here’s why
Central banks are keen on implementing their own digital currencies. But the end of physical cash could give governments total control over how you sp…
8 Jun 2021
Everything hinges on the direction of the US dollar right now
Everything hinges on the direction of the US dollar right now
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 silv…
2 Jun 2021
The charts that matter: gold back on the rise as the dollar continues to slide
The charts that matter: gold back on the rise as the dollar continues to slide
Gold has recovered much of this year’s losses, while the US dollar continues to weaken. Here’s what happened this week in the charts that matter most …
29 May 2021
The charts that matter: a calamitous week for bitcoin hodlers
The charts that matter: a calamitous week for bitcoin hodlers
Cryptocurrency bitcoin took a mighty tumble this week, while wider markets sold off too. Here’s what happened to the charts that matter most to the gl…
22 May 2021
Bitcoin is in a bear market. So what should hodlers do now?
Bitcoin is in a bear market. So what should hodlers do now?
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.
19 May 2021
The charts that matter: inflation gives markets a scare
The charts that matter: inflation gives markets a scare
Markets took fright this week as it looked like inflation was picking up in the US. Here’s what happened to the charts that matter most to the global …
15 May 2021
Central bank digital currencies: the future of money
Central bank digital currencies: the future of money
The rise of cryptocurrencies and a move to cashless payments during the pandemic have left states and central banks playing catch-up. Are new forms of…
14 May 2021
The charts that matter: Amazon hits a bump in the road
The charts that matter: Amazon hits a bump in the road
Amazon shares slid back this week despite results surprising to the upside. Here’s what happened to the charts that matter most to the global economy.
8 May 2021
I wish I knew what a central bank digital currency was, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
I wish I knew what a central bank digital currency was, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
Governments around the world are considering creating their own digital currencies. But what are they and how do they compare to cryptocurrencies such…
4 May 2021
The charts that matter: copper hits a ten-year high
The charts that matter: copper hits a ten-year high
The price of copper has surged to its highest since the summer of 2011. Here’s what happened to the other charts that matter most to the global econom…
1 May 2021
Central bank digital currencies are coming, whether you like it or not
Central bank digital currencies are coming, whether you like it or not
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 …
29 Apr 2021
What is “Britcoin” and what could it mean for you?
What is “Britcoin” and what could it mean for you?
Rishi Sunak has asked the Bank of England to explore the possibility of creating a digital currency for the UK - dubbed Britcoin. Saloni Sardana looks…
26 Apr 2021
The charts that matter: another big bitcoin crash
The charts that matter: another big bitcoin crash
Bitcoin suffered another of its big corrections this week. Here's how that's affected the charts that matter most to the global economy.
24 Apr 2021
China owns a lot more gold than it’s letting on – and here’s why
China owns a lot more gold than it’s letting on – and here’s why
In a world awash with money-printing, a currency backed by gold would have great credibility. And China – with designs on the yuan becoming the world’…
21 Apr 2021