Investors’ interest in gold-backed ETFs has fluctuated over the past decade, often reflecting economic uncertainty…
Ten Largest Global Economies: Happiness Index since 2015
Out of the countries shown, the UK is perhaps the most confounding. Over the data period it has experienced significant political upheaval and societal division, centered around the Brexit vote. In 2016, the statistics suggest that Britain actually became happier and has remained on this trend until the end of the data period…
The Clash of the Titans Event: *Speakers announced!*- 5th December 2018
An unrivalled opportunity to hear economic experts detail their predictions for 2019…
Upcoming Event: Michael Mackenzie, Financial Times – 21st November 2018
Michael Mackenzie has been markets editor of the Financial Times since January 2015…
Chart of the Week: Eurozone Companies’ Plans to Withdraw UK Investment
The chart shows a very pessimistic view of investment in the UK as a result of Brexit. On average, over three-quarters of companies headquartered in the displayed nations have stated their intention to move at least some of their investments out of the UK as a result of Brexit.
Chart of the Week: Week 28, 2017: Changes in Composition of Global Debt
This chart shows a positive trend in the growth of global debt, growing from $87 trillion in year 2000 to $199 trillion in 2014.