06Dec
Is Santa coming to town for UK investors this December?
The much acclaimed ‘Santa Rally’ – a term used for the traditional seasonal increase in stock market values in the... read more
10Dec
UK election: what could it mean for the markets?
According to polls, Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party has a comfortable lead going into this week’s general election. It’s worth... read more
07Nov
How do IPOs work? The basics
This has been a big year for companies going public. But what is an IPO, and what should investors... read more
17Oct
Safe havens: four assets that can reduce risk
There is no such thing as certainty in trading. However, there are some assets investors typically move to... read more
04Oct
Why have a trade war? Eight examples from history
Britain is redefining its relationship with the European Union while President Trump’s trade dispute with China escalates. Here we... read more
19Sep
Seven ingenious shorts
Some trades become the stuff of legend. Here are seven of the most audacious trades ever. 1. The Great... read more
03Sep
Did inflation collapse the Roman Empire?
Ask most people what caused the fall of Rome, and they’ll probably think of barbarians marching along the Appian... read more
26May
What’s the Fed’s next move on US interest rates?
The minutes of the Fed's last meeting have increased the likelihood of a June rise in US interest rates,... read more
19May
Five key factors affecting the performance of the FTSE 100
The FTSE 100 index is impacted by monetary policy, geopolitical factors and issues affecting specific firms and industry sectors.... read more
31Mar
Six reasons why traders should follow macroeconomic data
This week we've seen German CPI inflation data and the UK GDP update, while the US nonfarm payrolls figure... read more
