Higher eurozone inflation, the US introducing capital controls, oil dipping below $40 a barrel and – gasp – England winning the European Championship could all be possible in the new year

The election result brings a modicum of predictability to what will happen over Brexit, but that doesn’t mean the process itself will be any easier

The next recession won’t be anything like the 2008/9 financial crisis, so planning ahead is vital to ensure success in any future slump

Real conversations about wealth transfer from parents to children are a must – and they should be had in plenty of time

Economically, the unrest in Hong Kong doesn’t have much effect on China’s bottom line. But internationally, it’s a different story

According to most standard metrics, sterling trades between 10% - 15% below its fair value, and the outlook is increasingly constructive

With an increasing concentration of wealth in developed and emerging markets, they will be in demand for some time

With China steadily moving to the left and Donald Trump in full election mode, it’s doubtful whether the two superpowers can achieve real progress together

The US Federal Reserve governor says prospects of a US-China trade accord informed decision - which beggars belief

Slow growth in China, the ongoing US-China trade war and the difficulties in the US aviation sector are all reasons for concern, but there are positive signs too

The Fed has been forced to provide $100bn of emergency liquidity, but we are not yet facing another 2008

The Asian giant’s drop in economic growth might suit the US, but it’s likely to be bad news for Germany – and others

Irish universities have fallen in the world rankings, a problem they blame on inadequate funding. While Brexit offers an opportunity to profit on income from foreign students, the sector needs an overhaul that goes beyond that

Worried by downward trends in international markets, investors are starting to look for more secure options for their funds. Gold and silver are possibilities, but currencies such as Swiss and Japanese look more welcoming

The British technology sector is set to thrive in the coming years, regardless of what ends up happening there with Brexit

Political opinion around the world is setting itself against the economic status quo, but it is only catching up with what the figures have been showing for a long time

There is a non-zero chance that European governments may be forced to nationalise parts of the banking system, as there is little reason for investors to hold these shares now

US ten-year bond yields look likely to hit an all-time low, which would be good news for developing nations but a bad sign for the Fed

Beijing’s decision to let its currency weaken surprised the markets, and it is far from clear if Washington can muster an intelligent response

When forced to reform, Swiss banks adapted swiftly and wisely to ensure continued success. Our economy is agile enough to do the same