editor@moneyweek.com (Cris Sholto Heaton)

It’s often claimed that China’s leaders take a long view, unlike the short-term thinking that prevails in Western economies. Looking at the markets, we might doubt how well that’s working. Late last month, the government abruptly unveiled a series of […]

Two decades ago, I was covering energy when oil moved above the $20-$30 a barrel range, where it had trodden water for years, and headed above $40. At the time, few analysts thought it would stay there and I don’t

I have slightly mixed feelings about the successful campaign to change the rules on how costs are reported for investment trusts. The sector has been treated harshly by the old rules, but there’s a risk of creating the impression that

We’ve just had the St Leger Stakes – the final classic of the British flat-racing season – so if you believe in investment cliches, now should be an auspicious time to get back into the market.  “Sell in May and