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Overlooked European stocks are a solid bargainNews The lack of speculative exuberance in European stocks compared to US markets bodes well for investors seeking less tech-heavy drama and more deep value.
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The European Central Bank fumbles its way towards yield curve controlAnalysis The EU’s economic recovery is faltering, but its bond yields keep rising. That makes things tricky for the European Central Bank, says John Stepek. Here, he looks at how central banks are shifting the goalposts, and what it means for you.
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A weakening US dollar is good news for markets – but will it continue?Opinion The US dollar – the most important currency in the world – is on the slide. And that's good news for the stockmarket rally. John Stepek looks at what could derail things.
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I wish I knew what negative interest rates were, but I’m too embarrassed to askVideos There’s been a lot of talk from the Bank of England recently about introducing “negative interest rates”. So what on earth are they, and what would they mean for your money?
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The Bank of England should create a "Bitpound" digital currency and take the world by stormOpinion The Bank of England could win the race to create a respectable digital currency if it moves quickly, says Matthew Lynn.
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Is the UK heading for negative interest rates?News The hints that negative interest rates are heading for Britain are now coming thick and fast.
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The world's central banks will follow the Federal Reserve's exampleNews The US Federal Reserve – America's central bank – has said that it would become more tolerant of inflation and hold interest rates down. Others will follow.
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Europe’s magic works better in the darkOpinion Europe’s latest fiscal intervention looks like the kind of muddle-through that makes a United States of Europe more likely, says Merryn Somerset Webb. But only if you don’t look too closely.
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Gold could set new records, even from here – here’s how to investNews The gold price has soared in recent days, and it could go higher yet, says John Stepek. Either way, you should hold some gold in your portfolio.
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