Economics & Markets

Trade Anxiety: the struggle for Brexit continues

Britain is poised to sign a slew of important post-Brexit trade deals. But the Remain tendency is crying foul. Victor…

Journal of the Plague Years XIX: The virus of recrimination

For fortunate countries, the nightmare is over - the pandemic is nearly beaten. But the recrimination is only just beginning,…

Buy the dip or rotate?

Everyone is buying the dip, because it's a great opportunity. Or is it? Filipe R. Costa investigates...

The great post-Covid macro themes

The shape of the post-Covid global economy is now coming into focus. It offers both risks and opportunities, writes Victor…

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.