Economics & Markets

The news from space – latest

The space race is quickening. New constellations of satellites in near Earth orbit are about to revolutionize broadband connectivity in…

Sell in May – and see you in October

Sell in May and go away, says the old Wall Street adage. If you invest long-term but like to enhance…

The microprocessor and rare earth metals crunch hits home

There is a global shortage of computer chips and the vital rare earth metals which are used in virtually all…

Greensill and Archegos – the untimely return of dodgy finance

A UK finance company with prime ministerial connections and an American hedge fund collapsed within a month of one another.…

Mr Biden and the Great American Binge

Nearly 100 days into his presidency the character of the Biden administration is now evident. Just how left-wing is Joe…

Mellon on the Markets: thoughts from Dubai

Inside the mind of the Master Investor: Influential British investor Jim Mellon reveals his latest thoughts on the markets.

Journal of the Plague Years XVIII – AstraZeneca and the Unloved Vaccine

It was developed in record time and made available at cost price. It is easy to transport and store. It…

Markets are priced for perfection – you need to keep an eye on politics

The big decisions that will influence markets will come out the political arena, and it’s all going to happen in…

Charge Point Frenzy: the EV transition

It may be that those who facilitate the EV revolution will prosper more than those who manufacture EVs, writes Victor…

Demographic dislocation: should we be worried?

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, birth rates are plummeting. This may be more than just a temporary response…