Economics & Markets

WTO, here we come…or maybe not…

WTO, here we come…or maybe not…

16 mins. to read

As the Withdrawal Agreement approaches its moment of truth, the UK is already plotting a course for new trading arrangements in the wider world. That’s if we are ever let out of our cage, writes Victor Hill.

Brexit: la bombe surprise

Brexit: la bombe surprise

17 mins. to read

When is a deal a betrayal and why is UK business frantically preparing for no-deal? Victor Hill thinks investors should focus on three key things.

There are no safe havens

There are no safe havens

10 mins. to read

Ranjeet Singh discusses the signs that the current sell-off could be the start of something a lot bigger – and why the traditional ‘safe havens’ might not be as reliable the time round.

Renewables come of age

Renewables come of age

16 mins. to read

A report by the IPCC out this week tells us we are pretty much doomed unless we change our lifestyles drastically now. The pivot towards renewables was already gaining momentum. In fact, our planet must become carbon neutral by 2050. Victor Hill asks: Is that realistic?