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Will an oil price war spark a global crisis?
News The oil price suffered its biggest fall since the 1991 Gulf War after Saudi Arabia and Russia decided to bump up production at a time of reduced demand. Will there be more serious consequences?
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Black Monday: what the oil price crash means for your money
Analysis Oil gave investors a nasty shock today as the price of crude fell harder than at any time for nearly 30 years. John Stepek explains why, and what it means for the wider markets and for your money.
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The boom in passive investing won’t cause the next crash
Features Passive investment funds such as ETFs are now such a fundamental part of financial markets that some people worry that they will spark the next crash. But while they will certainly be involved, says John Stepek, they won't be the cause.
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What escalating tension between Iran and the US means for oil prices
Features The tension between the US and Iran is unlikely to mean all-out war in the Middle East. But markets may be getting a little too complacent about its effect on the oil price, says John Stepek.
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Rising output will keep a lid on the oil price
Features Oil exporters’ cartel Opec gave further encouragement to the bulls this month after agreeing to new production curbs.
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Ignore the wild swings – UK stocks are a buy
Features Whatever wild turn the Brexit drama takes next, the important thing to remember is that UK stocks are trading at bargain-basement prices.
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Woodford believed his own hype – now his investors are paying the price
Features Neil Woodford was once one of the brightest stars in Britain’s investment firmament. Then he came crashing down to earth. John Stepek explains what went wrong.
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Could spiking oil prices burst the bubble in bonds?
Features The oil price has spiked after drone strikes crippled some of Saudi Arabia’s vital oil production infrastructure. John Stepek looks at the effect on the global economy, and on the bond bubble in particular.
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Saudi Arabia tries to boost the oil price
Features This week brought talk of a Saudi effort to raise the oil price as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman replaced energy minister Khalid al-Falih with Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.
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