d

The Fast Lane: why all the world is going to Lisbon

While other countries spend a fortune attracting ‘influencers’, in Portugal it has happened organically




d

The Fast Lane: my plan to make Canada great again

Young Canadians should do like Aussies and Kiwis by getting out into the world for extended periods




d

The Fast Lane: Can I walk around a hotel lobby in my underwear?

From Hawaii to Hampstead, the columnist answers readers’ questions




d

The Fast Lane: Design that’s in a different class

Is Bombardier C Series the plane business travellers have been waiting for?




d

The Fast Lane: What your desk says about you

My desk and I are having issues. I’m away so often, it’s decided to lead a life of its own




d

United States 52 Week Bill Yield

US 52 Week Bill Bond Yield was 0.15 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the United States 52 Week Bill Yield reached an all time high of 17.31 in September of 1981.




d

United States 4 Week Bill Yield

US 1 Month Bill Bond Yield was 0.10 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the United States 4 Week Bill Yield reached an all time high of 5.17 in November of 2006.




d

United States 3 Year Note Yield

US 3 Year Note Bond Yield was 0.21 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the United States 3 Year Note Yield reached an all time high of 9.11 in May of 1990.




d

United States 2 Year Note Yield

US 2 Year Note Bond Yield was 0.15 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the United States 2 Year Note Yield reached an all time high of 16.95 in September of 1981.




d

France 6 Month Bill Yield

France 6 Month Bond Yield was -0.46 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the France 6 Month Bill Yield reached an all time high of 11.34 in January of 1990.




d

France 12 Month BTF Yield

France 1 Year Bond Yield was -0.47 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the France 12 Month BTF Yield reached an all time high of 4.74 in July of 2008.




d

France 3 Year BTAN Yield

France 3 Year Bond Yield was -0.57 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the France 3 Year BTAN Yield reached an all time high of 4.86 in July of 2008.




d

France 3 Month Bill Yield

France 3 Month Bond Yield was -0.54 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the France 3 Month Bill Yield reached an all time high of 12.30 in January of 1993.




d

Australia 5 Year Note Yield

Australia 5 Year Bond Yield was 0.42 percent on Saturday May 9, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Australia 5 Year Note Yield reached an all time high of 6.93 in June of 2008.




d

Australia 2 Year Note Yield

Australia 2 Year Bond Yield was 0.25 percent on Saturday May 9, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Australia 2 Year Note Yield reached an all time high of 7.25 in June of 2008.




d

How to select an exchange traded fund

Top five areas investors should focus on when buying an ETF




d

Top Tips for trading contracts for difference

Ten ways to improve your chances when placing a bet




d

Top tips for landlords reinvesting in their properties

Effective ways to reinvest in existing buy-to-let property portfolio




d

Top tips on how to add value to property

Five ways to improve your home




d

Top tips on reducing inheritance tax

Five ways legitimately to cut your IHT bill




d

Five tips for bond investors

Guidelines for investors concerned about volatility




d

Spain to begin limited loosening of coronavirus lockdown

Madrid and Barcelona must wait as other areas relax restrictions on restaurants and shopping




d

Seoul party district cluster of cases raises fears lockdown eased too soon

Social distancing reinstated as new cases are linked to one person who might have had contact with 1,500 others




d

Coronavirus latest: China detects new cases near North Korean border




d

A plan to guide the UK safely out of lockdown 

Five steps to protect workers and employers from a cliff-edge end to temporary economic support




d

Why I’ve had to change my mind about networking

In a locked down world, the need to build connections has never been greater, or more physically impossible




d

On the Record — the archive podcast unearths letters of love and sadness

A new series offers a fascinating glimpse into lives lost to history




d

New AI tools spread fake news in politics and business

Growth of artificial intelligence software is driving ‘democratisation of propaganda’




d

Forensic auditor to review every transaction at Lebanon’s central bank

Economy minister says comprehensive inspection is part of measures needed to save economy




d

Experts warn coronavirus will divert resources from killer diseases

Fears for prevention and treatment of other illnesses such as malaria and dengue fever




d

Coronavirus deepens north-south divide in Italy and Spain

Uneven recoveries from pandemic expected to exacerbate decades-old inequalities




d

Will it be a downsized Dubai that emerges from pandemic?

The emirate’s economy is especially vulnerable, and may need a bailout from its big brother, Abu Dhabi




d

Neighbourhood walks: Twickenham, London

Out in the western suburbs, follow in the footsteps of rock ’n’ roll greats and a royal mistress along the river Thames




d

Researchers prepare for human challenge trials of Covid-19 vaccine

Deliberately infecting volunteers could accelerate research but raises ethical questions




d

Carlyle and GIC call off AMEX travel deal

Private equity group and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund cite pandemic as reason to halt investment




d

Sweden unlikely to feel economic benefit of no-lockdown approach

Analysts forecast that growth will contract at similar rate to rest of Europe




d

Parisian bookseller on edge as reopening looms

After weeks of lockdown, starting again will bring its own challenges for small retailers




d

Airlines/social distancing: flights of fancy

In order to square restrictions with profitability, airlines would need to jack up ticket prices threefold




d

Trillion-dollar club tightens grip on fund market during crisis

Market leaders such as BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street have gained control of 61% of the industry’s assets




d

Foxtons and Restaurant Group criticised over equity raisings

Advisory groups urge shareholders to vote against companies’ actions at AGMs




d

All-important caveat would be lost




d

Economic policy revived on the internet




d

Who is afraid of currency wars?




d

Inflation is a side effect, not the cure

It makes no sense to aim for a high rate in order to create jobs




d

Tories and the cult of home ownership

Promoting house-buying is a form of stimulus that does not overtly add to the fiscal deficit




d

State should come with a clear price tag

After the chancellor has delivered the Budget we never know whether we are richer or poorer




d

A cult that gives growth a bad name

Economists’ obsession over gross domestic product gives the concept an unnecessary air of mystification




d

Ode to Sam




d

Readings from the book of Sam




d

UK’s McCarthyite misjudged frenzy over sex abuse

The police have been far too zealous in dealing with some claims