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Opinion Pieces

The big spending that could keep the US out of recession

Oct ‘ 23 | 5 min | James Weir

A year ago economists were unanimously forecasting the US would hit a recession in early 2023, but they were wrong. While there’s not as many bears this year, they could be wrong again for basically the same reason.

Emerging markets: good value or value trap?

Sep ‘ 23 | 5 min | James Weir

Emerging markets have looked cheap compared to the developed markets for years but have failed to deliver. Is that about to change?

The stock market doldrums

Sep ‘ 23 | 4 min | James Weir

The ASX 200 has gone sideways for more than three years; whilst frustrating, it’s not unusual, and it will pass. Meanwhile, there are strategies that will help.

AI: boom, bubble or both?

Jul ‘ 23 | 4 min | James Weir

AI is a game changer and has driven the US share market revival, but are we seeing a replay of the dotcom boom?

To recess, or not to recess, that is the question

Jul ‘ 23 | 4 min | James Weir

It seems economists and strategists have been forecasting a recession now for ages, so where is it?