SPACs, NFTs and the ‘casino’ economy
7 mins. to read
Mark Watson-Mitchell is concerned that investors may be exhibiting irrational exuberance when it comes to certain areas of the market.
Economics & Markets
How to handle a dragon: China’s threat to the West
12 mins. to read
China is becoming more assertive, even aggressive. But can we realistically rein in China’s excesses without risk, asks Victor Hill?
Journal of the Plague Years XVII: The Brexit Pandemic
13 mins. to read
A flailing European leadership is behaving irrationally on vaccines. And the de-coupling of the UK from the EU will now accelerate, writes Victor Hill.
Decarbonisation rules (but it doesn’t come cheap)
11 mins. to read
A carbon neutral future is attainable and will eventually improve living standards. But it will be costly to achieve, writes Victor Hill.
The Wolf of inflation prowls menacingly beyond the city gates
9 mins. to read
Inflation is a beast which can sleep for decades and then revive – and then kill or maim the weak and unprepared. Is that the howl of the beast from afar? asks Victor Hill.
An investment strategy for (a lack of) inflation?
9 mins. to read
Inflation expectations are on the rise, but what happens if those expectations fail to materialise?
Budget 2021: Mission Impossible
11 mins. to read
Mr Sunak’s budget paved the way for higher taxes than many Tories would like. But the Chancellor had to do something drastic to repair national finances, writes Victor Hill.
Journal of the Plague Years XVI: Vaccination Authentication
12 mins. to read
As the UK vaccination programme reaches its next phase and the end of lockdowns looms, requiring people to carry vaccine passports is proving politically contentious.
Mellon on the Markets: Lessons and looking ahead
6 mins. to read
Inside the mind of the Master Investor: Jim Mellon reveals his latest thoughts on the markets.
Battery Charge
12 mins. to read
Two EV battery giga-factories are in prospect in the UK. The battery sector is charging ahead, but there are problems too writes Victor Hill.