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Some hard data you will find hard to swallow – just how badly is Ukraine losing the war? And do you remember "the triumph" of Robotyne? Tom Winnifrith

2024-01-02 08:00:07

Visual Aid: Countries grouped by their greatest trading partners in 1960, 1990, and 2020

These Visual Capitalist graphics tell a story in three images. In 1960, the big dogs were the US, the UK, Germany France, and the countries of the Iron Curtain. By 1990, China was the disruptor.

By Darren Atwater |
2023-01-02 10:27:12 |

The outlook for the mining sector in 2023

The mining sector in general has experienced high levels of volatility over the past couple of years, even more so than normal, and that looks likely to continue into 2023 as well.

By Gary Newman |
2022-12-23 08:21:51 |

UK house prices: Halifax only gives you half the story

Did you see today’s UK house price index update from Halifax? Whilst I am sure some people will focus on an average house price of £292,598 following an annual change of 8.3%, the game is obviously changing. After all, whilst house prices, apparently, over the last quarter are up 0.4%, the last month has seen a 0.4% fall. Are you surprised? Of course not! And, as Lloyds Bank (LLOY) banged on about at its last set of quarterly numbers the other week, the average house price is going to fall somewhat more over the next year.

By Chris Bailey |
2022-11-07 12:59:58 |

Greed Is Common among We Armchair Tycoons But Don't Let Lust for Dough Dominate Your Life.

Hello Share Shiners. With the market closed, let’s see if we can deal with one of the big personal problems we encounter as armchair tycoons. It’s one of the seven deadly sins. I’m talking about greed. As a personal sufferer I find it curbs the happiness we all strive for. How can we combat this serious affliction.

By Malcolm Stacey |
2022-04-09 09:45:35 |