Germany moves right. Sort of.

Germany will shift to the right following this weekend’s elections. By how much depends on what coalition the leading CDU is willing or able to form. Any new coalition may be as unstable as the last.

More admirals than ships?

Following decades of downsizing, the Royal Navy now has more admirals than ships. This is just one example of Europe’s broader shortfall in military capability. But that may now be changing. Investors should take note.

Is the UK stock market dying, and should you care?

What is to become of the UK stock market? If the headlines reflect reality, it doesn’t look good. Is it the end for the LSE – and what does this mean for investors?