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The Bank of Japan is getting into industrial policyOpinion The Bank of Japan has shrugged off its fig leaf of independence and is getting involved in fiscal policy. And won't be the only central bank to do so, says John Stepek. It's another step down the slippery slope we started on decades ago.
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Central banks are starting to raise rates – what does that mean for your money?Analysis Central banks across the globe are starting to raise interest rates as inflation gathers pace. John Stepek explains what it means for your long-term portfolio.
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Can Mario Draghi save Italy's economy?News Italy's prime minister Mario Draghi hopes that his €222bn public spending plan, which includes high-speed internet, high-speed rail, and improving the energy efficiency of public buildings, will give the Italian economy a boost.
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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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