Economics & Markets

WTO, here we come…or maybe not…

As the Withdrawal Agreement approaches its moment of truth, the UK is already plotting a course for new trading arrangements…

Brexit: la bombe surprise

When is a deal a betrayal and why is UK business frantically preparing for no-deal? Victor Hill thinks investors should…

The US mid-term elections: Trump bumped but still pumped

On Tuesday President Trump’s Republicans lost control of the House of Representatives but retained the Senate with an increased majority.…

Undertaker Hammond presides at Austerity’s unlamented funeral

RIP Austerity. She was an ugly girl and no one really liked her – though her funeral on Monday was…

Mellon on the Markets: Lessons learned

Inside the mind of the Master Investor: British billionaire Jim Mellon updates on his latest investing and trading activities.

The bizarre murder of Jamal Khashoggi – what it tells us about the post-truth world

On 02 October a Saudi journalist was murdered in bizarre circumstances in Istanbul – John le Carré meets Stephen King.…

There are no safe havens

Ranjeet Singh discusses the signs that the current sell-off could be the start of something a lot bigger - and…

This is just the beginning…

The market is heading south, according to London Stone Securities founder Ranjeet Singh. But investors can take action to protect…

Renewables come of age

A report by the IPCC out this week tells us we are pretty much doomed unless we change our lifestyles…

A beginner’s guide to ISAs, SIPPs and workplace pensions

Robert Stephens, CFA, considers three popular options for long-term investors who wish to plan for retirement.