Economics & Markets

When risk met uncertainty

Global financial markets have entered a period of significantly increased risk as uncertainty about three key processes intensifies, writes Victor…

The Summer of Commemoration – Lessons for investors

D-Day took place 25 years before the first moon landing. 25 years after Apollo 11 the “world wide web” burst…

The weirdest election ever – and its incredible consequences

The European elections were never even supposed to happen in the UK. The PM resigned before the results were announced.…

Why gold matters

We face grave threats and growing uncertainties within the financial markets. Gold doesn’t solve all of the world’s problems –…

Mellon on the Markets: British shares make sense

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

Welcome to the new Cold War

The trade war between China and the USA has entered a new and more dangerous phase which could have serious…

The sharing economy: opportunity or ideology?

There is a new breed of unicorn which not only offers technological solutions but potentially lifestyle solutions as well. The…

UK Economy Update: More Jobs, Growth – and Fear

The UK is still growing and creating more jobs. But the Brexit drag on market valuations is being intensified by…

Catastrophe Confusion: The economics of climate change

Greta says the house is on fire. Panic is racked up by opportunistic celebrities, academics - and now the UN.…

Chinese infiltration or Huawei Hoo-ha?

The UK government is in a state about whether Chinese tech giant Huawei should participate in the roll-out of the…