The News from Space
12 mins. to read
There are numerous spacecraft orbiting the Earth right now and, by next week, three orbiting Mars. The Space Age has entered a new phase, writes Victor Hill.
Economics & Markets
I am more and more convinced it’s time to buy UK Plc.
7 mins. to read
There is nothing we Brits like as much as talking ourselves down but has the negativity towards the UK’s prospects gone too far?
Three European water ETFs to hydrate your portfolio
8 mins. to read
Filipe R. Costa explores the merits of investing in clean water through thematic ETFs.
The Regulation of Social Media – Not as easy as it sounds…
11 mins. to read
The Biden administration in Washington and the European Commission in Brussels have vowed to regulate social media more robustly. But there is little agreement on exactly how to do it, writes Victor Hill.
The Vaccinators – Some vaccine developers have fared better than others
15 mins. to read
Some pharmaceutical companies have managed to develop a coronavirus vaccine in record time, while others have given up.
Journal of the Plague Years XV – Mutation Anxiety
12 mins. to read
There is evidence that new Covid-19 mutations are more contagious than the original virus and could be deadlier. But the vaccine developers are on the case, writes Victor Hill.
Fishing for yield in the FTSE
3 mins. to read
It may be unloved, but the FTSE offers one of the best income opportunities out there right now, writes Filipe R. Costa.
All hail President Joe!
12 mins. to read
The US under President Biden must find a way to recover from the trauma of the coronavirus pandemic and the deep political divisions exposed on 06 January, writes Victor Hill.
Targeted investment themes for 2021
9 mins. to read
There are a few sectors and themes that will be hot during 2021 and that promise some good returns, writes Filipe R. Costa.
British Agriculture post-Brexit: Crisis or Opportunity?
10 mins. to read
This is a scary time for British farmers and fishermen. But there could be huge opportunities for the food industry, writes Victor Hill.