Michael Mackenzie has been markets editor of the Financial Times since January 2015…
Next Event: ‘Your Property: Boom or Bust?’ – 23rd October 2018
This year’s event will once again feature expert speakers who shall each offer a different perspective on the property market…
Chart of the Week: Ownership of UK Commercial Property by Investor Type
Overseas investors saw the largest increase in UK commercial property ownership in the decade to 2016…
Chart of the Week: Selected OPEC Nations’ GDP vs Oil Price
The turn of the millennium ushered in a period of relative oil price stability, likely due to implementation of the OPEC oil price band mechanism in 2000. 2004 began a period of increased volatility and a surge in prices…
Chart of the Week: Fintech Investment by Region
The chart shows that total global investment in fintech companies for the first half of 2018 reached a peak of $57.9 billion, growth undoubtedly fuelled by demographic changes. Europe contributed 45% at $26 billion, with the….
Chart of the Week: Impact of AI on UK Jobs by Sector
Recent advances in artificial intelligence have been incorporating cognitive skills that show potential to supersede human ability. Although the potential is vast, there will be attendant job insecurity in many industries, with many of those laid off lacking the necessary skills to benefit from the jobs AI creates….