Beware US IPO madness
4 mins. to read
If you really want to worry about how euphoric markets are, think about the US IPO market. Toppy or what?
Economics & Markets
Journal of the Plague Year XIII – The Vials of Destiny
12 mins. to read
The mass global vaccination programme against Covid-19 began in the UK on Tuesday 08 December. Is this the beginning of the end? Victor Hill inquires.
The bond market is your friend
12 mins. to read
In a stock market crash, the high-quality fixed income segment of a portfolio is all you have to count on.
Brexit: The deal that never was
12 mins. to read
It’s looking likely that if there ever was going to be a UK-EU trade deal it would have happened by now, writes Victor Hill.
All electric self-driving flying cars for all!
14 mins. to read
Everything we thought we knew about the automotive sector is about to be transformed, writes Victor Hill.
Mr Sunak’s bad news
10 mins. to read
We were expecting bad news from the Spending Review, but the reality of our economic plight is even more daunting than anticipated, writes Victor Hill.
Bitcoin – Time to get real
5 mins. to read
After a stunning rise in recent months, Bill Blain says it’s time to “get real” about the long-term prospects for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Electrification 2030 – 10 years to re-engineer the automotive sector
11 mins. to read
Electrification of vehicular transport will happen – but at what cost to the economy? Victor Hill inquires.
China Vs USA: Which economy would you bet on?
4 mins. to read
Is the global economy swinging decisively in China’s favour, or will it prove a longer term struggle? Bill Blain investigates…
Journal of the Plague Year XII – Hope Springs Eternal
12 mins. to read
After Pfizer announced its successful vaccine trial on Monday, stock markets soared. Will life really return to normal in the first half of 2021? asks Victor Hill.