Trade Anxiety: the struggle for Brexit continues
13 mins. to read
Britain is poised to sign a slew of important post-Brexit trade deals. But the Remain tendency is crying foul. Victor Hill investigates.
Economics & Markets
Journal of the Plague Years XIX: The virus of recrimination
13 mins. to read
For fortunate countries, the nightmare is over – the pandemic is nearly beaten. But the recrimination is only just beginning, writes Victor Hill.
Buy the dip or rotate?
3 mins. to read
Everyone is buying the dip, because it’s a great opportunity. Or is it? Filipe R. Costa investigates…
The great post-Covid macro themes
13 mins. to read
The shape of the post-Covid global economy is now coming into focus. It offers both risks and opportunities, writes Victor Hill.
The news from space – latest
14 mins. to read
The space race is quickening. New constellations of satellites in near Earth orbit are about to revolutionize broadband connectivity in Britain and beyond.
Sell in May – and see you in October
9 mins. to read
Sell in May and go away, says the old Wall Street adage. If you invest long-term but like to enhance your returns, it’s time to pack your bags and take a deserved break for six months!
The microprocessor and rare earth metals crunch hits home
12 mins. to read
There is a global shortage of computer chips and the vital rare earth metals which are used in virtually all hi-tech products. Given our total reliance on technology, this could be a serious limiting factor on future economic growth. Victor Hill investigates.
Greensill and Archegos – the untimely return of dodgy finance
12 mins. to read
A UK finance company with prime ministerial connections and an American hedge fund collapsed within a month of one another. Both had questionable business models. How many other financial disasters are about to happen out there?
Mr Biden and the Great American Binge
12 mins. to read
Nearly 100 days into his presidency the character of the Biden administration is now evident. Just how left-wing is Joe Biden? Victor Hill inquires.
Mellon on the Markets: thoughts from Dubai
6 mins. to read
Inside the mind of the Master Investor: Influential British investor Jim Mellon reveals his latest thoughts on the markets.