The charts that matter: inflation, bubbles, and booze
The charts that matter: inflation, bubbles, and booze
As US stocks head higher into bubble territory, John Stepek looks at the charts that matter most to the global economy.
23 Jan 2021
The charts that matter: bubbling over?
The charts that matter: bubbling over?
As markets get decidedly bubbly, John Stepek looks at the action in the charts that matter most to the global economy.
16 Jan 2021
Of course bitcoin is a bubble – a bubble you can’t ignore
Of course bitcoin is a bubble – a bubble you can’t ignore
Bitcoin’s wild ride is being called a bubble by many. And it is, says Dominic Frisby. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing. And it’s a bubble in whi…
13 Jan 2021
The charts that matter: the dollar bounces, bitcoin soars, Tesla roars
The charts that matter: the dollar bounces, bitcoin soars, Tesla roars
As bitcoin and Tesla go stratospheric and the US dollar rebounds, John Stepek looks at the charts that matter most to the global economy.
9 Jan 2021
Here’s why you should pay attention to the Chinese yuan
Here’s why you should pay attention to the Chinese yuan
The Chinese yuan is at its strongest level for over two years – and a strong yuan means higher inflation. That’s something you need to prepare for, sa…
5 Jan 2021
With Brexit back in the news, which way now for the pound sterling?
With Brexit back in the news, which way now for the pound sterling?
Whether the UK and EU come to a Brexit deal or not, we’re unlikely to see any nasty surprises in the currency markets, says Dominic Frisby. Here, he e…
16 Dec 2020
The charts that matter: the ECB disappoints, bitcoin slips
The charts that matter: the ECB disappoints, bitcoin slips
The European Central Bank under-delivered in its latest meeting on monetary policy, and bitcoin slipped back a little this week. John Stepek looks at …
12 Dec 2020
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The charts that matter: Yellen’s return injects life into markets
The charts that matter: Yellen’s return injects life into markets
Joe Biden’s pick of Janet Yellen as US treasury secretary has pepped markets up. John Stepek looks at how it’s affected the charts that matter the mos…
5 Dec 2020
A weakening US dollar is good news for markets – but will it continue?
A weakening US dollar is good news for markets – but will it continue?
The US dollar – the most important currency in the world – is on the slide. And that's good news for the stockmarket rally. John Stepek looks at what …
3 Dec 2020
Why the value of the US dollar is falling
Why the value of the US dollar is falling
The US dollar has hit a two-year low. Alex Rankine explains what's going on.
27 Nov 2020
The charts that matter: a bigger, better vaccine and a promotion for Tesla
The charts that matter: a bigger, better vaccine and a promotion for Tesla
John Stepek looks at how the week’s events have affected the charts that matter the most to the global economy.
21 Nov 2020
A monetary train-wreck in Turkey
A monetary train-wreck in Turkey
The Turkish lira has lost more than 60% of its value against the dollar over the past five years, and it's all down to poor monetary policy.
20 Nov 2020
Could bitcoin really go to $300,000?
Could bitcoin really go to $300,000?
Bitcoin is off on one of its periodic rocket rides. And while you may think it’s a bubble, says Dominic Frisby, its potential is so enormous that you …
18 Nov 2020
The charts that matter: the turning point?
The charts that matter: the turning point?
As news of a vaccine sends markets soaring, JohnStepek loks how it's affected the charts that matter the most to the global economy.
14 Nov 2020
I wish I knew what bitcoin was, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
I wish I knew what bitcoin was, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
This week, we explain just what bitcoin is – and why the cryptocurrency is so revolutionary.
11 Nov 2020
How bitcoin will offer an escape from a Brave New World in the next two decades
How bitcoin will offer an escape from a Brave New World in the next two decades
Bitcoin should prove an excellent store of value as central banks muscle their way into the cryptocurrency world over the coming decades, writes Domin…
9 Nov 2020
The stars are lining up for bitcoin – make sure you own some
The stars are lining up for bitcoin – make sure you own some
With recent endorsement by the likes of Paypal and Twitter’s Jack Dorsey, cryptocurrency bitcoin is getting increasingly mainstream. And with the pric…
28 Oct 2020
Buying bitcoin could be the best way to play the remote working boom
Buying bitcoin could be the best way to play the remote working boom
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the move to home working, flexible employment practices and the rise of the “digital nomad”. One of the best …
21 Oct 2020
The Bank of England should create a "Bitpound" digital currency and take the world by storm
The Bank of England should create a "Bitpound" digital currency and take the world by storm
The Bank of England could win the race to create a respectable digital currency if it moves quickly, says Matthew Lynn.
18 Oct 2020
The charts that matter: pre-election paralysis
The charts that matter: pre-election paralysis
Markets are caught in the headlights as the US election approaches fast – John Stepek looks at how the charts that matter most to the global economy a…
17 Oct 2020
Sterling or bitcoin? I know which one I trust more
Sterling or bitcoin? I know which one I trust more
Many people don’t understand or trust bitcoin. They don’t think it’s real money. But it’s more robust and less easy to manipulate than our national cu…
14 Oct 2020
The charts that matter: it’s all about the stimulus
The charts that matter: it’s all about the stimulus
John Stepek looks at how homes of a pre-election stimulus deal in the US have affected the charts that matter most to the global economy.
10 Oct 2020