The charts that matter: the dollar extends its fall
The charts that matter: the dollar extends its fall
The US dollar took quite the tumble this week. Here’s how the charts that matter most to the global economy reacted.
17 Apr 2021
Lab-grown meat: the new agricultural revolution
Lab-grown meat: the new agricultural revolution
Vegan alternatives are taking off, but the future of food technology lies in lab-grown meat – cultivating steaks and burgers from animal cells, says A…
16 Apr 2021
Lab-grown meat: how “moo’s law” will drive innovation
Lab-grown meat: how “moo’s law” will drive innovation
Jim Mellon and Anthony Chow, co-founders of Aim-listed Agronomics, explain why they believe that “cellular agriculture” will benefit from massive long…
16 Apr 2021
Is bitcoin replacing gold?
Is bitcoin replacing gold?
The bitcoin price has more than doubled this year, but gold has disappointed.
16 Apr 2021
The charts that matter: gold up; dollar down
The charts that matter: gold up; dollar down
Gold rallied a little this week, while the US dollar drifted. Here’s how the charts that matter most to the global economy reacted.
10 Apr 2021
Gold will soon regain its shine
Gold will soon regain its shine
With the gold price down by 9.5% in the first quarter of 2021, it has been a rotten start to the year for gold.
9 Apr 2021
Diamonds regain their sparkle as buyers return
Diamonds regain their sparkle as buyers return
The gem market has been stricken by Covid-19. It will recover, says Chris Carter
9 Apr 2021
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Tech has dominated the economy – but the real world is about to strike back
Tech has dominated the economy – but the real world is about to strike back
The digital economy has driven tech stocks to incredible valuations. But it is all dependent on the real-world economy. And particularly on metals and…
7 Apr 2021
Does nuclear power have a future?
Does nuclear power have a future?
Fears about safety have long hobbled the industry, particularly in the wake of Fukushima ten years ago. But the fears are overplayed and net-zero carb…
3 Apr 2021
The charts that matter: the US dollar flexes its muscles
The charts that matter: the US dollar flexes its muscles
The US dollar continued to strengthen this week. Here’s how the charts that reflect what matters most to the global economy reacted.
3 Apr 2021
Why you should buy palladium and sell platinum
Why you should buy palladium and sell platinum
Platinum has gained 63% over the past year but now it could be palladium’s turn to shine.
2 Apr 2021
Why is gold having such a miserable time and when will it turn around?
Why is gold having such a miserable time and when will it turn around?
The price of gold is in a bear market. And bear markets can go on for longer than you might think, says Dominic Frisby. But they don’t go on forever. …
31 Mar 2021
How to profit as uranium prices head for a melt-up
How to profit as uranium prices head for a melt-up
The supply squeeze in the uranium market implies ample scope for price rises. Here's how to invest in uranium.
29 Mar 2021
Why you should own bitcoin and gold as inflation returns
Why you should own bitcoin and gold as inflation returns
Bitcoin and gold are both useful assets to own in an inflationary environment – Charlie Morris explains why.
29 Mar 2021
The charts that matter: commodity prices pause for breath
The charts that matter: commodity prices pause for breath
Commodity prices took a breather this week. Here’s how the charts that reflect what matters most to the global economy reacted.
27 Mar 2021
Oil price comes off the boil as the pandemic lingers
Oil price comes off the boil as the pandemic lingers
Brent crude oil had its worst week since October last week, tumbling by 7%, as continued virus restrictions in Europe weigh on demand.
25 Mar 2021
The charts that matter: the Fed puts the cat right in among investors’ pigeons
The charts that matter: the Fed puts the cat right in among investors’ pigeons
With the US Federal Reserve signalling its relaxed attitude to inflation, markets went a little haywire towards the end of this week. Here’s what happ…
20 Mar 2021
Oil, bonds and tech stocks tumble – what’s going on?
Oil, bonds and tech stocks tumble – what’s going on?
The market’s delayed reaction to the Fed’s statement on interest rates led to all manner of assets selling off. John Stepek looks at what’s going on a…
19 Mar 2021
Expect a supercycle in industrial metals as demand outstrips supply
Expect a supercycle in industrial metals as demand outstrips supply
With copper prices up by 75% over the past year, Iron ore prices up by more than 80% and aluminium gaining a third, we could be at the start of a majo…
19 Mar 2021
Why you should pull the plug on this hydrogen fuel-cell stock
Why you should pull the plug on this hydrogen fuel-cell stock
The maker of hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric vehicles is absurdly pricey. Matthew Partridge picks the best way to play it.
16 Mar 2021
How you can profit from the fast-growing cannabis industry
How you can profit from the fast-growing cannabis industry
Once an investment taboo, the cannabis sector is poised to thrive in 2021. David Stevenson looks at how best to buy in.
16 Mar 2021
If you’re looking for an “ESG” investment, why not try oil stocks?
If you’re looking for an “ESG” investment, why not try oil stocks?
Investors looking to have their money do good shouldn’t sell out of miners and fossil-fuel companies, says Merryn Somerset Webb. That will just leave …
15 Mar 2021