Economy

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.

An abandoned boat washed up on a remote atoll in the Pacific this week, carrying $100m worth of cargo. But what was it? And what else happened this we…

A lot of people seem to think that big price rises are a thing of the past. But investors could be hit with a few inflationary surprises in the coming…

As Brexit talks extend into the festive period, anyone hoping the issue will disappear is set to be disappointed. The good news for investors, however…

We are seeing a flood of money and credit that, while lifting asset prices, will undermine the value of that money, says Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgew…

On this day in 1878, the Molly Maguires – a secret society formed in Ireland – ceased to exist with the hanging of the last of 20 condemned members of…

Merryn talks to John talk about how the last nine months have affected the economy and the markets, and to to two entrepreneurs – Tommy Crooks of the …

With the collapse of both supply and demand, this was no ordinary recession. But as the world returns to normal, supply will remain subdued as demand …

Robert Schuyler was known as “America’s first railroad king” issued millions of dollars' worth of fraudulent shares in his company, and kept the money…

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…

Investors are betting that US stocks will lead the way as the global economy rebounds from Covid-19. But if you truly believe in the reflation trade, …

Boardroom battles, bribery convictions, feuds, kidnapping – the Kwoks’ Hong Kong property empire has seen the lot. But for all the drama, they have te…

Governments and companies can learn from the extraordinary global effort to create a vaccine to defeat Covid-19, says Matthew Lynn.

Beijing is allowing more state-owned firms to default on their debt, leading to some nasty surprises.

The government is making huge changes to how farm subsidies operate after Brexit. Farmers say that the details of what will replace them are still far…

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 …

This week, one country announced it will start exploring the feasibility of moving towards a digital currency. But which country was it? And what else…

If inflation becomes a genuine concern for investors, it would transform today's markets. John Stepek looks at which assets might prosper amid the tur…

Inflation remains under control for now. But expect it to pick up both soon and sharply.

The Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) will help small businesses in the new tiered-restriction regime. David Prosser outlines what's available.

Corporate finance advisers report a surge in inquiries from small business owners keen to sell their companies before a likely increase in capital gai…

Supermarkets and other stores that had come under fire for accepting a business-rates holiday have given the money back. Matthew Partridge reports

The Cover-19 pandemic has devastated communities and the global economy. But with the vaccine about to bring an end to the worst, Merryn Somerset Webb…

Merryn talks to independent economist Julian Jessop about how the vaccine should restart the stalled economic recovery as both consumers and businesse…