Economics & Markets

Spring Statement 2019: Good news drowned out by Brexit hullaballoo

On Wednesday, the Chancellor reviewed the state of the British economy at a time of existential political uncertainty. It was…

How do you deal with volatility? SPONSORED CONTENT

One of the best ways to subdue any palpitations if the markets move suddenly is to get your house in…

Cryptocurrency: Prepare for Phase II

When bitcoin plunged in value in early 2018 many of us thought that was that. Cryptocurrency – always a dubious…

Mellon on the Markets: Arabian nights

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

Six reasons for investors to keep calm and carry on

Fidelity's Tom Stevenson reveals six reasons to look beyond the short-term noise and consider putting your money to work in…

The UK economy: Good news…bad news

Despite Brexit the UK economy is growing faster than many of our European neighbours, unemployment is still falling and public…

Brexit: Why I’m smiling (Part II)

Not only is a no-deal/WTO Brexit now the most likely outcome, but paradoxically it is the only outcome which will…

Brexit: Why I’m smiling (Part I)

The outcome for 29 March will be either a botched, unenforceable deal or a constructively chaotic no-deal WTO Brexit. Bring it…

Fork in the road ahead for the global automotive industry

The automotive industry globally is entering a phase of radical disruption driven by a number of coinciding trends. Some volume…

America Alone – US trade policy under Trump

The Trans-Pacific Partnership is up and running – without America. The trade war with China continues. Is Mr Trump’s trade…