Mellon on the Markets: Now is the time to be cautious
6 mins. to read
Inside the mind of the Master Investor: Jim Mellon reveals his latest thoughts on the markets…
Economics & Markets
Smartphone Politics: How technology is shaping the Indian election
8 mins. to read
Smartphones have emerged as the key battleground in the current Indian general election. Could politics reverse the secular decline in smartphone sales? Victor Hill investigates.
Cryptocurrency: The Next Phase
26 mins. to read
When bitcoin plunged in value in early 2018 many of us thought that was that. But it turns out that the bitcoin bubble was just the beginning, writes Victor Hill.
The pervasive influence of psychology in the markets
7 mins. to read
Investors ignore the human dimension to financial markets at their peril, writes fund manager Tim Price.
Unicorns Rampant – Uber, Lyft, DiDi & Turo
13 mins. to read
Unicorns don’t exist – do they? So how come so many bright people want to buy their shares? Victor Hill would really like to know.
Global Markets: Is the robot in control?
12 mins. to read
There are multiple red lights flashing on the global investment flight deck console. But the flight controls aren’t working anymore. Victor Hill is having a recurring nightmare.
29 March 2019: The Day Brexit didn’t happen
13 mins. to read
So we are still not OUT – though we might be out soon. Strangely, the markets don’t seem concerned. Could absentee politicians obsessed by passing inane resolutions be the reason why the UK economy is doing fine?
Cyborgs: You too will be superhuman…
20 mins. to read
We thought it would be some way off in the future, but some early basic cyborgs have already arrived – and will soon be knocking on investors’ doors, writes Victor Hill.
The fall of the “bond king”
7 mins. to read
The retirement of Bill Gross, “the bond king”, has been greeted by some uncomfortable personal criticism, writes fund manager Tim Price.
Enter the Dragon: How China is conquering Europe
13 mins. to read
Is Huawei a threat to our security? The case against it is compelling. But that’s not the half of it. Italy has joined the Chinese Belt & Road Initiative. The Dragon is now inside the city walls, writes Victor Hill.