A lesson for investors: It takes billions of years for this mineral to turn into something precious
I have supported the country of my ancestors in a few Fifa World Cup tournaments, but maybe it's time to support the country of my offspring
Nobody is interested in my personal views on Brexit, and I have actively been avoiding arguments about it for some time now. But I have some thoughts on the passing of time.
When most people see the word ‘integrity’, they probably think of it as a synonym for morality and ethics. But let’s consider the literal meaning, as derived from the original…
Because of the increasingly erratic behaviour of Donald Trump, no-one is in any position to know how much longer the war in Iran will take or exactly how it will play out.
There’s a seemingly endless list of things that can spook the markets, some stranger than others. Here’s how to keep perspective
The best advice on AI investing seems to be: proceed with caution and keep your enthusiasm in check. However, staying away from AI altogether may result in missing out on a real…
It won’t surprise anyone when I say that the gold medal for ‘most testing time yet’ goes to the global financial crisis. It truly felt as if the financial world as we knew it was…
He had that unique ability of taking a vast, complicated topic and breaking it down into a handful of soundbites that always made total sense
Miracle of miracles, a benefactor stepped in at the last minute, and the FM is back from the brink. As a result, I’m also back to write another day
Novo Nordisk’s growth trajectory is slowing. Could it be that people are rejecting Wegovy and Ozempic in favour of simpler weight-loss methods?
Proteas, fynbos and Babylonstoren’s hospitality impress at the Chelsea Flower Show — and the price was just right
On turning 18, winning under pressure and universal values that unite us
Sometimes you just have to sit tight and ignore the noise — what goes down must go up again
Sorry, dear readers, but if Donald Trump was a more realistic president, I wouldn't be forced to write about him
From Covid crashes to Trump’s tariffs — why investors must stay the course
The emergence of DeepSeek did not influence the Magnificent 7 as badly as some feared; three of these shares ended higher soon after the announcement of its development
Forecasting is folly — but I will hazard a few general predictions
Dear Mr Musk, please stick to multiplanetary life and leave monetary policy to the experts
Elections and presidents come and go, but it’s still time in the market that counts
