The charts that matter: inflation gives markets a scare
The charts that matter: inflation gives markets a scare
Markets took fright this week as it looked like inflation was picking up in the US. Here’s what happened to the charts that matter most to the global …
15 May 2021
Is the world at the start of a commodities supercycle? 
Is the world at the start of a commodities supercycle?
Surging global demand has driven both copper and iron-ore prices to all-time highs.
14 May 2021
Is it time to top up on gold? Or should you wait for a better opportunity?
Is it time to top up on gold? Or should you wait for a better opportunity?
Fears of inflation, money-printing and a global pandemic are all conditions that should drive the gold price higher. But it has been struggling. Domin…
12 May 2021
Here is why inflation will send gold soaring
Here is why inflation will send gold soaring
Gold prices have been rising over the past month as fears of US inflation resurface. Saloni Sardana explains whether this could usher in a new bullish…
11 May 2021
America’s largest fuel pipeline has been shut since Friday after a ransomware attack. What’s going on?
America’s largest fuel pipeline has been shut since Friday after a ransomware attack. What’s going on?
The 5,500-mile long “Colonial Pipeline” America’s longest fuel pipeline, has been shut since the weekend after it was targeted by a group of "ransomwa…
11 May 2021
The charts that matter: Amazon hits a bump in the road
The charts that matter: Amazon hits a bump in the road
Amazon shares slid back this week despite results surprising to the upside. Here’s what happened to the charts that matter most to the global economy.
8 May 2021
Copper has hit a ten-year high, but this could just be the start of a huge bull market
Copper has hit a ten-year high, but this could just be the start of a huge bull market
The price of copper is at its highest for ten years. But supply constraints and a massive rise in demand mean it’s not going to stop there, says Domin…
5 May 2021
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The charts that matter: copper hits a ten-year high
The charts that matter: copper hits a ten-year high
The price of copper has surged to its highest since the summer of 2011. Here’s what happened to the other charts that matter most to the global econom…
1 May 2021
Copper price’s red-hot run as it heads for a decade-long high
Copper price’s red-hot run as it heads for a decade-long high
The copper price has risen by 26% so far this year and is at its highest level in almost ten years.
30 Apr 2021
Resurgent pandemic brings new headwinds for the oil market
Resurgent pandemic brings new headwinds for the oil market
With India the world’s third-biggest oil market, the economic slowdown driven by the pandemic will hit oil prices.
30 Apr 2021
Renewable energy: how to cash in as the US goes green
Renewable energy: how to cash in as the US goes green
A rapidly growing emphasis on renewable power in America will boost investors’ portfolios. Max King outlines the best ways to invest.
26 Apr 2021
The charts that matter: another big bitcoin crash
The charts that matter: another big bitcoin crash
Bitcoin suffered another of its big corrections this week. Here's how that's affected the charts that matter most to the global economy.
24 Apr 2021
China owns a lot more gold than it’s letting on – and here’s why
China owns a lot more gold than it’s letting on – and here’s why
In a world awash with money-printing, a currency backed by gold would have great credibility. And China – with designs on the yuan becoming the world’…
21 Apr 2021
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
Nuclear power might never be popular – but now looks a good time to invest
Nuclear power might never be popular – but now looks a good time to invest
Nuclear power gets a very bad press, but it is the ultimate renewable energy source. Interest in it is perking up again, says John Stepek. Which means…
9 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
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