Economics & Markets

UK gambling industry contracts for the first time in history

For the first time, the industry has reported a year-on-year decline, and annual statistics show that all sectors of the…

Polar Capital Global Insurance: a steady option for 2020

The insurance sector is one of those areas of the market that often goes under-the-radar, yet it can deliver impressive…

The outlook for the UK has improved – but the best value still lies elsewhere

The lifting of storm clouds over the UK economy is welcome, but the best growth − and value − prospects…

Cultivated Meat: What will the 2020s bring?

While no-one should underestimate the scale of the climate threat, there are at least some reasons to be hopeful: one…

Presidential 2020 – the race is on

The chances of a left-wing president in the White House are rising. But the New York markets, at record highs…

America’s dramatic January

As the leading contenders for the Democratic nomination begin to emerge, President Trump faces impeachment against a backdrop of rising…

From the Coalface: small caps poised for a comeback?

Small caps are certainly poised for a return to the limelight, and more generally 2020 feels like it is going…

New Decade – New Challenge…

The main investment theme of the 2020s will not be Wall Street but climate change – an issue dominated by…

Mellon on the Markets

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

The promise of 2020

The new Johnson government possesses a mojo which is likely to last out 2020. Nothing is guaranteed, as ever; but…