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Are recession fears justified? Maybe it’s time to look on the bright side
Analysis There's a lot to feel nervous about right now, and many people are worrying about an impending recession. But it's by no means certain, says John Stepek. There are still plenty of reasons to be cheerful.
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The Federal Reserve has turned inflation-fighter – how do you invest now?
Analysis The US Federal Reserve has become much more hawkish on inflation and less concerned with the markets' reaction to rising interest rates. John Stepek explains way, and picks the best sector to buy to take advantage.
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Shareholder capitalism: the world’s most powerful asset manager wants you to have your say
Analysis Under shareholder capitalism, the owners of the companies the big fund managers invest in are us – yet our voice is rarely heard. Now one asset manager, Larry Fink of Blackrock, could be about to give us a say. Merryn Somerset Webb looks at what he's proposing.
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UK inflation is at a 30-year high and it hasn’t peaked yet
Analysis UK inflation has hit 5.4% - its highest in 30 years. And it could be heading higher. John Stepek explains what it means for you and your money.
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US inflation is at its highest since 1982. Why aren’t markets panicking?
Analysis US inflation is at 7% – the last time it was this high interest rates were at 14%. But instead of panicking, markets just shrugged. John Stepek explains why they’re so relaxed about things.
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Cryptocurrency roundup: bitcoin crashes to lowest in three months
News Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies joined in the wider market crash this week. Saloni Sardana explains what's going on, and looks at the rest of the stories that caught our eye.
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Interest rates might rise faster than expected – what does that mean for your money?
Analysis The idea that the US Federal Reserve could raise interest rates much earlier than anticipated has upset the markets. John Stepek explains why, and what it means for you.
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How Omicron could trigger stagflation
Analysis As Omicron runs rife, populations are hunkering down, stifling consumption and growth. But with politicians and central banks reluctant to spend, that raises the threat of stagflation. John Stepek explains why.
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The US central bank is winding down QE faster than planned – so why are markets bouncing?
Analysis The Federal Reserve is to speed up the pace at which it is winding down QE, its money-printing programme. But instead of going into shock, stockmarkets rose. John Stepek explains what's going on.
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