The charts that matter: pre-election paralysis
The charts that matter: pre-election paralysis
Markets are caught in the headlights as the US election approaches fast – John Stepek looks at how the charts that matter most to the global economy a…
17 Oct 2020
The charts that matter: it’s all about the stimulus
The charts that matter: it’s all about the stimulus
John Stepek looks at how homes of a pre-election stimulus deal in the US have affected the charts that matter most to the global economy.
10 Oct 2020
The charts that matter: a surprisingly uneventful week in markets
The charts that matter: a surprisingly uneventful week in markets
John Stepek looks back over the last seven days to see what effect their events have had on the charts that matter most to the global economy.
3 Oct 2020
The charts that matter: the dollar flexes its muscles
The charts that matter: the dollar flexes its muscles
As the US dollar made significant gains this week, everything else sold off. John Stepek looks at how it's affected the charts that matter most to the…
26 Sep 2020
The charts that matter: China’s recovery bolsters the yuan
The charts that matter: China’s recovery bolsters the yuan
China's strengthening currency is a sign of confidence in the country's economic recovery. John Stepek looks at the yuan chart, and all of the others …
19 Sep 2020
The charts that matter: has the dollar’s rally paused, or is it over?
The charts that matter: has the dollar’s rally paused, or is it over?
The US dollar ended the week higher, although off its highest point. Is that it? John Stepek looks at how it's affected the charts that matter most to…
12 Sep 2020
The charts that matter: UK house prices and US tech bubbles
The charts that matter: UK house prices and US tech bubbles
UK house prices shoot to new highs while tech stocks come off the boil – John Stepek looks at how the week's events have affected the charts that matt…
5 Sep 2020
The charts that matter: China stimulus drives copper demand
The charts that matter: China stimulus drives copper demand
With China promising more infrastructure building, the price of copper continues to rise. Here’s how that’s affected the rest of the charts that matte…
29 Aug 2020
The charts that matter: gold dips after Buffett buys in
The charts that matter: gold dips after Buffett buys in
Warren Buffett bought into gold's bull market just as the price slipped again. Here's how the charts that matter most to the global economy reacted.
22 Aug 2020
The charts that matter: a correction for gold and better news on US jobs
The charts that matter: a correction for gold and better news on US jobs
Having ended on a record high last Friday, gold took a big tumble this week. John Stepek looks at the gold price chart, along with the others that mat…
15 Aug 2020
The charts that matter: precious metals, longevity and a cure for baldness
The charts that matter: precious metals, longevity and a cure for baldness
As the gold price presses on to new highs, John Stepek looks at he charts that matter most to the global economy.
8 Aug 2020
The charts that matter: gold finally sets a new record high
The charts that matter: gold finally sets a new record high
As gold surges past its previous high, John Stepek looks at how it's affected the charts that matter most to the global economy.
1 Aug 2020
What would the greatest mathematician of the Middle Ages say about gold today?
What would the greatest mathematician of the Middle Ages say about gold today?
Italian mathematician Fibonacci is most famous for a curious sequence of numbers. Continuing his series on technical analysis, Dominic Frisby explains…
27 Jul 2020
The charts that matter: gold closes in on an all-time high
The charts that matter: gold closes in on an all-time high
John Stepek looks at the gold chart, which has risen higher on the back of eurozone relief and dollar weakness, along with all of the other charts tha…
25 Jul 2020
How moving averages can reveal trades worth betting on – and ones to avoid
How moving averages can reveal trades worth betting on – and ones to avoid
Dominic Frisby looks in more depth at how moving averages can help you catch turning points in markets and help you decide which trades are worth purs…
20 Jul 2020
The charts that matter: don’t miss these podcasts
The charts that matter: don’t miss these podcasts
John Stepek ends the week with some quality listening material, plus the charts that matter most to the global economy.
18 Jul 2020
The charts that matter: gold hits a fresh eight-year high
The charts that matter: gold hits a fresh eight-year high
As gold heads for new all-time highs, John Stepek looks at how that's affecting the other charts that matter most to the global economy.
11 Jul 2020
How “support” and “resistance” can help you spot trading opportunities
How “support” and “resistance” can help you spot trading opportunities
Technical analysis can help traders manage risk and decide where to enter and exit a trade. One simple form of technical analysis is the concept of “s…
6 Jul 2020
The charts that matter: Tesla triumphs
The charts that matter: Tesla triumphs
As Tesla becomes the world's most valuable car-maker by market capitalisation, John Stepek looks at how that affects the charts that matter most to th…
4 Jul 2020
This chart pattern could be extraordinarily bullish for gold
This chart pattern could be extraordinarily bullish for gold
The mother of all patterns is developing in the gold charts, says Dominic Frisby. And if everything plays out well, gold could hit a price that invest…
1 Jul 2020
The charts that matter: markets feeling the second wave wobble
The charts that matter: markets feeling the second wave wobble
As markets worry about a second wave of Covid-196 infections, John Stepek looks at the charts that matter most to the global economy.
27 Jun 2020
The charts that matter: central banks just keep printing
The charts that matter: central banks just keep printing
Central banks made it clear this week that they will support markets with more printed money. John Stepek looks at how that's affected the charts that…
20 Jun 2020
Believe it or not, this market is a “buy”
Believe it or not, this market is a “buy”
With the world in the state it’s in and the market so volatile, buying stocks right now might go against all your instincts. But that’s just what you …
17 Jun 2020
The charts that matter: a week of two halves
The charts that matter: a week of two halves
After a week in which the markets shot up, then crashed back, John Stepek looks at how the charts that matter most to the global economy look now.
13 Jun 2020