The charts that matter: rising bond yields send markets into a tizz
The charts that matter: rising bond yields send markets into a tizz
Markets suffered a chaotic week as bond yields continued to climb. We look at how the week’s events have affected the charts that matter most to the g…
27 Feb 2021
The charts that matter: bond investors feel the pain
The charts that matter: bond investors feel the pain
In a week when Germany had to start paying to borrow money again, we take a look at how the charts that matter most to the global economy have fared.
20 Feb 2021
Decimalisation: Britain’s “new pence” turn 50 years old
Decimalisation: Britain’s “new pence” turn 50 years old
In 1971 the UK adopted a decimal currency. The shift was widely thought to be a step towards joining the Common Market, but there was more to it than …
15 Feb 2021
The charts that matter: Tesla buys bitcoin and commodities surge
The charts that matter: Tesla buys bitcoin and commodities surge
In a week when Elon Musk piled into bitcoin in a big way and commodities continued their rise, John Stepek looks at how that affects the charts that m…
13 Feb 2021
Sterling’s strong start to 2021
Sterling’s strong start to 2021
The pound has enjoyed a strong start to the year, but that isn’t great news for investors.
12 Feb 2021
Tesla just bought a load of bitcoin – get ready for executive FOMO
Tesla just bought a load of bitcoin – get ready for executive FOMO
Electric-car maker Tesla just bought $1.5bn worth of bitcoin, sending the cryptocurrency to new highs. And as it goes mainstream, more and more corpor…
9 Feb 2021
The charts that matter: GameStop, silver, vaccines, and swapping gold for bitcoin
The charts that matter: GameStop, silver, vaccines, and swapping gold for bitcoin
After a week with plenty to talk about, John Stepek looks at how the events of the last seven days have affected the charts that matter most to the gl…
6 Feb 2021
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The charts that matter: short-selling, silver and the return of bitcoin
The charts that matter: short-selling, silver and the return of bitcoin
As the online mob gets organised to move markets, John Stepek looks at how the charts that matter most to the global economy have fared this week.
30 Jan 2021
Bitcoin does consume a lot of energy – but here’s why it’s worth it
Bitcoin does consume a lot of energy – but here’s why it’s worth it
Some people question bitcoin’s legitimacy because it uses huge amounts of electricity to maintain its network. But that’s not a failing, says Dominic …
27 Jan 2021
The charts that matter: inflation, bubbles, and booze
The charts that matter: inflation, bubbles, and booze
As US stocks head higher into bubble territory, John Stepek looks at the charts that matter most to the global economy.
23 Jan 2021
The charts that matter: bubbling over?
The charts that matter: bubbling over?
As markets get decidedly bubbly, John Stepek looks at the action in the charts that matter most to the global economy.
16 Jan 2021
Of course bitcoin is a bubble – a bubble you can’t ignore
Of course bitcoin is a bubble – a bubble you can’t ignore
Bitcoin’s wild ride is being called a bubble by many. And it is, says Dominic Frisby. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. And it’s a bubble in whi…
13 Jan 2021
The charts that matter: the dollar bounces, bitcoin soars, Tesla roars
The charts that matter: the dollar bounces, bitcoin soars, Tesla roars
As bitcoin and Tesla go stratospheric and the US dollar rebounds, John Stepek looks at the charts that matter most to the global economy.
9 Jan 2021
Here’s why you should pay attention to the Chinese yuan
Here’s why you should pay attention to the Chinese yuan
The Chinese yuan is at its strongest level for over two years – and a strong yuan means higher inflation. That’s something you need to prepare for, sa…
5 Jan 2021
The charts that matter: bitcoin surges to a new record high
The charts that matter: bitcoin surges to a new record high
As bitcoin storms through its previous record high price, John Stepek looks at how it's affected the charts that matter most to the global economy.
19 Dec 2020
With Brexit back in the news, which way now for the pound sterling?
With Brexit back in the news, which way now for the pound sterling?
Whether the UK and EU come to a Brexit deal or not, we’re unlikely to see any nasty surprises in the currency markets, says Dominic Frisby. Here, he e…
16 Dec 2020
The charts that matter: the ECB disappoints, bitcoin slips
The charts that matter: the ECB disappoints, bitcoin slips
The European Central Bank under-delivered in its latest meeting on monetary policy, and bitcoin slipped back a little this week. John Stepek looks at …
12 Dec 2020
The charts that matter: Yellen’s return injects life into markets
The charts that matter: Yellen’s return injects life into markets
Joe Biden’s pick of Janet Yellen as US treasury secretary has pepped markets up. John Stepek looks at how it’s affected the charts that matter the mos…
5 Dec 2020
A weakening US dollar is good news for markets – but will it continue?
A weakening US dollar is good news for markets – but will it continue?
The US dollar – the most important currency in the world – is on the slide. And that's good news for the stockmarket rally. John Stepek looks at what …
3 Dec 2020
Why the value of the US dollar is falling
Why the value of the US dollar is falling
The US dollar has hit a two-year low. Alex Rankine explains what's going on.
27 Nov 2020
The charts that matter: a bigger, better vaccine and a promotion for Tesla
The charts that matter: a bigger, better vaccine and a promotion for Tesla
John Stepek looks at how the week’s events have affected the charts that matter the most to the global economy.
21 Nov 2020
A monetary train-wreck in Turkey
A monetary train-wreck in Turkey
The Turkish lira has lost more than 60% of its value against the dollar over the past five years, and it's all down to poor monetary policy.
20 Nov 2020