Victor Hill

The fallout from the “China Virus”

Mr Trump calls it the China Virus. It has put about a third of humanity into partial lockdown, thus paralysing…

The great virus spending spree and its implications

The hum of helicopters scattering dosh from the sky is getting closer – with extraordinary consequences, writes Victor Hill.

Covid-19: The race for a vaccine

Major countries have committed almost unlimited funds to develop a vaccine to stem the coronavirus pandemic as soon as practically…

Finance Director Rishi lets rip amidst market meltdown

He is “the Finance Director to Boris’s CEO”. On Wednesday, Mr Sunak proved himself both emotionally and economically intelligent, writes…

HS2 & Heathrow: planners in a muddle (again)

The cost-benefit analysis of HS2 is dubious - and Heathrow will become unviable without a third runway. Why is the…

Covid-19: thinking the unthinkable

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is about to declare a global pandemic for the first time since 2009. Global markets…

Why the oil majors are here to stay

There is now evidence that the unpopular oil majors are oversold. That spells opportunity for canny investors, writes Victor Hill.

Investing in fine wine

Pope Benedict said that wine was a gift from God. Fine wine is also an appreciating asset, writes Victor Hill.…

What does Mr Sunak have in store in next month’s budget?

Mr Johnson has seized control of the UK Treasury. Or has he? Mr Sunak will pronounce on 11 March that…

Tesla: buy or sell?

How can a loss-making, low-volume automotive player have the second-largest market capitalisation of any in the world? Is this a…