Erdogan’s risky bluff to save the Turkish lira
Erdogan’s risky bluff to save the Turkish lira
Turkey's autocratic president has said the government will guarantee lira deposits against further deterioration in the exchange rate. Few people are …
7 Jan 2022
The charts that matter: Fed becomes more hawkish
The charts that matter: Fed becomes more hawkish
Gold rose meanwhile the US dollar fell after a key Fed meeting. Here’s what else happened to the charts that matter most to the global economy.
18 Dec 2021
Cryptocurrency round-up: selling Tesla “merch” for dogecoin, and the Bank of England warns on cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrency round-up: selling Tesla “merch” for dogecoin, and the Bank of England warns on cryptocurrencies
In a week that Tesla's Elon Musk says the company may accept dogecoin as a form of payment, Saloni Sardana looks at the week’s top cryptocurrency stor…
17 Dec 2021
The charts that matter: a tough week for bitcoin
The charts that matter: a tough week for bitcoin
Cryptocurrency bitcoin slid by some 20% this week. Here’s what else happened to the charts that matter most to the global economy.
11 Dec 2021
Cryptocurrency roundup: IMF calls for global crypto-regulation
Cryptocurrency roundup: IMF calls for global crypto-regulation
In a week when the IMF said regulation of cryptocurrencies should be global and “Satoshi Nakamoto” won his court case, Saloni Sardana looks at the wee…
10 Dec 2021
The MoneyWeek Podcast: George Maher on what we can learn from the fall of the Roman Empire
The MoneyWeek Podcast: George Maher on what we can learn from the fall of the Roman Empire
In the latest MoneyWeek Podcast, Merryn talks to actuary and author George Maher about the economy of the Roman Empire and what eventually led to its …
10 Dec 2021
We’re at another turning point in the 100-year cycle of money – here’s what to do
We’re at another turning point in the 100-year cycle of money – here’s what to do
Money has always moved in 100-year cycles. And we’re at another turning point now, says Dominic Frisby – money has gone from gold to government-backed…
8 Dec 2021
The charts that matter: omicron rattles markets
The charts that matter: omicron rattles markets
Markets were rattled by the emergence of a new strain of Covid-19. Here’s how it has affected the charts that matter most to the global economy.
4 Dec 2021
The charts that matter: the US dollar keeps on strengthening
The charts that matter: the US dollar keeps on strengthening
The US dollar saw further rises this week as gold and cryptocurrencies sold off. Here’s how that has affected the charts that matter most to the globa…
27 Nov 2021
Turkey heads for a currency crisis as the lira plummets
Turkey heads for a currency crisis as the lira plummets
The Turkish lira has lost 40% of its value so far this year after the central bank bowed to pressure to cut interest rates.
26 Nov 2021
The charts that matter: gold hangs on to gains while the dollar continues higher
The charts that matter: gold hangs on to gains while the dollar continues higher
The gold price continued to hang on to last week’s gains, even as the US dollar powered higher this week. Here’s how that has affected the charts that…
20 Nov 2021
The most important price in the world is rising – investors beware
The most important price in the world is rising – investors beware
The US dollar is rising fast – and that’s caused a fundamental shift in the investment landscape, says Dominic Frisby. Here, he explains what that mea…
17 Nov 2021
The charts that matter: inflation fears give gold a much needed boost
The charts that matter: inflation fears give gold a much needed boost
US inflation hit its highest in 30 years this week, driving gold and bitcoin to new highs. Here’s how that has affected the charts that matter most to…
13 Nov 2021
The charts that matter: a tale of two central banks
The charts that matter: a tale of two central banks
Government bond yields slipped around the world this week. Here’s how that has affected the charts that matter most to the global economy.
6 Nov 2021
Stablecoins: the future of money
Stablecoins: the future of money
This form of cryptocurrency might not yet be as well-known as bitcoin, but could prove more significant in the long term. Charlie Morris, founder of B…
2 Nov 2021
The charts that matter: The US dollar falls and Tesla hits the $1trn milestone
The charts that matter: The US dollar falls and Tesla hits the $1trn milestone
Tesla hits a market cap of $1trn and the US dollar weakens. Here’s how that has affected the charts that matter most to the global economy.
30 Oct 2021
What's in store for sterling?
What's in store for sterling?
Sterling has displayed a repeated cycle with the US dollar. Dominic Frisby looks at what that is and how investors can play that trend.
29 Oct 2021
The charts that matter: bond yields turn back up and a new bitcoin record
The charts that matter: bond yields turn back up and a new bitcoin record
Bitcoin hit a new all-time high, while government bond yields turned back up. Here’s how that has affected the charts that matter most to the global e…
23 Oct 2021
The charts that matter: bond yields slip while bitcoin tops $60,000
The charts that matter: bond yields slip while bitcoin tops $60,000
Cryptocurrency bitcoin soared to over $60,000 this week, while government bond yields fell back. Here’s how that has affected the charts that matter m…
16 Oct 2021
The charts that matter: Brent, bitcoin and bond yields flying high
The charts that matter: Brent, bitcoin and bond yields flying high
Government bond yields continued to climb, along with bitcoin and the oil price. Here’s how that has affected the charts that matter most to the globa…
9 Oct 2021
The charts that matter: bond yields soar
The charts that matter: bond yields soar
Government bond yields around the world spiked higher this week. Here’s how it has affected the charts that matter most to the global economy.
2 Oct 2021
The charts that matter: China upsets cryptocurrency markets
The charts that matter: China upsets cryptocurrency markets
Bitcoin slid again this week after China declared all cryptocurrency transactions illegal. Here’s what’s happened to the charts that matter most to th…
25 Sep 2021
The charts that matter: more pain for goldbugs
The charts that matter: more pain for goldbugs
Gold investors saw more disappointment this week as the yellow metal took a tumble. Here’s what’s happened to the charts that matter most to the globa…
18 Sep 2021
What really causes inflation? Here’s what prices since 1970 tell us
What really causes inflation? Here’s what prices since 1970 tell us
As UK inflation hits 3.2%, Dominic Frisby compares the cost of living 50 years ago with that of today, and explains how debt drives prices higher.
15 Sep 2021