David Fickling

Why Private Equity Won't Be The Savior Of Fossil Fuels

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It's already hard to predict the price of commodities, and that's before you factor in a sector in terminal decline.

Insurers Won't Save A Heating World From Floods And Fire

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The risks from climate disasters are getting too hard to calculate. Expect fewer policies and soaring premiums.

The Coronavirus Won’t Wreck The Commodities Market

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In the grip of an epidemic, it can feel like the sky is falling.

Why ‘Maximum Pressure’ On Iran Could Backfire

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Sanctions could backfire on the U.S. — and President Donald Trump — by causing a rise in oil prices.

The U.S. And China May Not Want A Deal After All

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Keeping tensions bubbling could be politically expedient.

Air Travel Is About To Get Even Less Romantic

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As the demand for more airports grows, the facilities may be made more cheaply, with fewer luxuries.

Why Bitcoin's The New Gold

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Gold bugs and bitcoin fetishists tend to share a deep distrust of fiat currency and the nation state.