MR MONEY MAKER: Emerging markets are long-term wealth creators for investors By Justin Urquhart Stewart For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 18 June 2021 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 18 June 2021 What’s happening? The stock markets, unsurprisingly, got themselves into a terrible tizzy last year as they tried to make sense of what the … Read more
Want to combine cruising with a visit to a world-class Christmas market? Here we reveal eight of the best voyages that allow you to do just that. ADVENTURES IN ALSACE CroisiEurope offers a cruise that includes a visit to the Christmas markets in and around Strasbourg, pictured Swap the bratwurst for bredeles (Christmas cookies) on … Read more
Markets addicted to inflationary monetary policy have central banks over a barrel, says ADRIAN LOWERY: So savers face negative real interest rates for years to come By Adrian Lowery for Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 07:47 BST, 16 April 2021 | Updated: 07:47 BST, 16 April 2021 Global markets have got central banks over a barrel. Both bond … Read more
Wigan is the nation’s property hotspot. The Greater Manchester town is the fastest place to sell a home in England and Wales, with the typical property selling in only 26 days, new research has revealed. That is 18 days quicker than the average across England and Wales, where homes sold subject to contract typically take … Read more
The busiest property markets of 2020 revealed: Cambridgeshire town takes top spot as buyers shun cities for quieter areas Small towns saw most property purchases relative to their population in 2020 Huntingdon, Pontefract and Great Yarmouth topped the list compiled by Haysto Buyers moved further from cities and sought green space due to the pandemic … Read more
The extension of the stamp duty holiday is tipped to add further fuel to the fire of the property market, but while some areas are blowing hot others are cold. Headline figures show house prices surging on average but dig deeper and England’s property picture is divided into buyer’s and seller’s markets, according to researchers … Read more
All change: Near panic had gripped the nation a year ago A year ago, I genuinely feared for the world I have grown to love over too many decades to remember. Lockdown was on our doorstep and we were stepping into the unknown. Near panic had gripped the nation as coronavirus threatened to swamp the NHS … Read more
SARASIN RESPONSIBLE GLOBAL EQUITY FUND: Fund boss who warns markets are ‘pretty hot’ By Jeff Prestridge, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:52 GMT, 20 March 2021 | Updated: 21:52 GMT, 20 March 2021 Running a socially responsible investment fund is not just about finding companies that are doing more good than bad. It’s also about … Read more
NHS covid tests are advertised for sale on eBay by sellers claiming to be authorised health service suppliers in ‘illegal and reprehensible’ trade The Government says it is illegal to sell lateral flow testing kits for personal gain Online firm eBay has since removed dozens of adverts for kits from its website DHSC urges people … Read more
With a beautiful coastline that stretches for more than 1,000 miles and home to picturesque towns and cities, Croatia makes for a perfect holiday destination, whatever the time of year. SUMMER Even during the busiest months, Croatia’s huge number of islands means nowhere feels totally overrun. Brac and Losinj are great options for families, with … Read more