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17 Oct 2022
The dangers of derivatives as the “Goldilocks era” ends
The dangers of derivatives as the “Goldilocks era” ends
This is no longer a benign environment for investors, says Andrew Van Sickle. But – as the recent pension-fund derivatives blow-up shows – not everybo…
6 Oct 2022
What to do as the age of cheap money and overpriced equities ends
What to do as the age of cheap money and overpriced equities ends
The age of cheap money, overpriced equities and negative interest rates is over. The great bond bull market is over. All this means you will be losin…
29 Sep 2022
Why we should abolish stamp duty – the worst tax in Britain
Why we should abolish stamp duty – the worst tax in Britain
Stamp duty is Britain’s most horrible tax. We should forget cutting it and abolish it altogether, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
22 Sep 2022
Inflation may be slipping but there is still plenty of misery ahead
Inflation may be slipping but there is still plenty of misery ahead
Inflation may be a little lower than last month as the prices of petrol and diesel fall back, but it remains structural and long-term, says Merryn Som…
16 Sep 2022
How to tackle rising inflation and falling stockmarkets
How to tackle rising inflation and falling stockmarkets
Inflation is rising around the world. Even though inflation is widely expected to return to around 3.5% next year, it is still wreaking havoc. Merryn …
2 Sep 2022
Investors are bullish – but be very careful
Investors are bullish – but be very careful
Many investors are buying the dip, convinced the latest upswing is the start of a new bull market. The odds are that it’s not, says Andrew Van Sickle.…
25 Aug 2022
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How capitalism has been undermined by poor governance
How capitalism has been undermined by poor governance
Capitalism’s “ruthless efficiency” has been undermined by poor governance, a lack of competition and central banks’ over-enthusiastic money printing, …
18 Aug 2022
Don't be scared by economic forecasting
Don't be scared by economic forecasting
The Bank of England warned last week the UK will tip into recession this year. But predictions about stockmarkets, earnings or macroeconomic trends ca…
12 Aug 2022
The biggest change in the last 17 years – the death of the “Greenspan put”
The biggest change in the last 17 years – the death of the “Greenspan put”
Since I joined MoneyWeek 17 years ago, says John Stepek, we’ve seen a global financial crisis, a eurozone sovereign debt crisis , several Chinese grow…
3 Aug 2022
The wolf returns to the eurozone’s door
The wolf returns to the eurozone’s door
The eurozone’s intrinsic flaws have been exposed again as investors’ fears about Italy’s ability to pay its debt sends bond yields soaring.
28 Jul 2022
The MoneyWeek approach to investing
The MoneyWeek approach to investing
At MoneyWeek, our aim is simple: to give you intelligent and enjoyable commentary on the most important financial stories, and tell you how to profit …
28 Jul 2022
Things won't just return to normal – that's not how inflation works
Things won't just return to normal – that's not how inflation works
You might think that, if inflation is indeed “transitory”, we just need to wait and everything will return to “normal”. But this is a grave misunderst…
21 Jul 2022
The public may have reached its limit for tax rises
The public may have reached its limit for tax rises
The UK tax burden is now at a 70-year high. And, while there may be some reason to hold off on cuts right now, taxes are too high because the state t…
14 Jul 2022
Things may look bad – but they’re not that bad
Things may look bad – but they’re not that bad
The UK faces plenty of problems, says John Stepek. But things may not be as bad as they look. Our debt to GDP ratio is lower than many other major eco…
7 Jul 2022
Car hire and the strangeness of the post-pandemic economy
Car hire and the strangeness of the post-pandemic economy
A global shortage of hire cars and unusually high hotel occupancy rates sum up the post-pandemic global economy in a nutshell, says Merryn Somerset We…
30 Jun 2022
Celebrity bitcoin ads echo the subprime mortgage crisis
Celebrity bitcoin ads echo the subprime mortgage crisis
A wave of ads featuring celebrities punting crypto to the masses are reminiscent of how low income Americans were encouraged to take on loans they cou…
23 Jun 2022
Why we need to get a grip on our government
Why we need to get a grip on our government
Our government is trying to do too much, enacting policies that are destructive to the private sector. It needs to drop the the feel-good nonsense and…
16 Jun 2022
Will the UK's property slowdown turn into a house-price crash?
Will the UK's property slowdown turn into a house-price crash?
As the cost-of-living crisis intensifies and interest rate rise, it is hard to see reasons for UK house prices to keep rising, says Merryn Somerset We…
9 Jun 2022
The unintended consequences of ESG investing
The unintended consequences of ESG investing
Many people are refusing to invest in energy companies, citing "ESG" concerns. But we still need fossil fuels, says Merryn Somerset Webb, and will for…
3 Jun 2022
What sardines can teach investors about today's markets
What sardines can teach investors about today's markets
A California tale of “eating sardines” and “trading sardines” can help us divide investments into speculative and real, says Merryn Somerset Webb. Som…
26 May 2022
How not to get beaten by inflation
How not to get beaten by inflation
With inflation at 9%, and the bank rate at 1% you’re not going to get a real return on cash. But there are steps you can take to beat inflation, says …
19 May 2022