Gold spikes to record high and stocks tumble on Trump’s tariff threat over Greenland
TACO or just plain LOCO? Will Trump chicken out over Greenland? I’m not so sure. Is it crazy? It looks that way from any European capital for sure – when…
Greenland crisis: Markets believe Trump could escalate
Gold’s explosive surge and the sharp fall in global equities send a blunt message from markets: investors now believe US President Donald Trump could act on taking Greenland, warns the…
Experienced Investor: Investing in private equity with investment trusts
Closed-ended funds offer access to the hard-to-invest in world of private equity…by David Brenchley Backing a little-known company that goes on to become a global titan can often be a…
Investing Basics: Becoming a better DIY investor
Richard ‘Greediz’ Gould has been a USNewsRank for more than twenty years; here he shares some of the classic DIY investing mistakes that may have cost him dear over the…
Two obscure funds that won out in 2025
Saltydog Investor assesses two lesser-known portfolios that delivered the goods Each week, we analyze the performance of thousands of funds. Over time, certain names become familiar because they regularly feature…
Market Quick Take – 16 January 2026
Market Quick Take – 16 January 2026 Market drivers and catalysts Equities: U.S. and Europe edged higher on chips and earnings, while Asia slipped as China policy moves hit Hong…
Trump turns Venezuelan oil into political weapon
Venezuelan oil supply is becoming “politically elastic” with volumes now dependent on US electoral and foreign-policy dynamics, adding a new layer of volatility, warns the CEO of global financial advisory…
UK Growth – still in low gear, but moving forward
Rob Morgan, Chief Investment Analyst at Charles Stanley Britain’s economy looks set to complete the second half of 2025 in positive territory, with only December’s data left to confirm. GDP…
Equities Update: Dunelm, Taylor Wimpey, M&B, silver…
Dunelm lowers guidance as consumer confidence remains shaky Mark Crouch, market analyst for eToro, says: “Dunelm’s latest update raises some concerns. First-half sales rose 3.6%, helped along in no small…
‘Sell America’ will define 2026 – 5 reasons why
The ‘Sell America’ trade is back for 2026 and will remain a prominent feature of the rest of this year, warns the CEO of global financial advisory giant deVere Group.…