Peter ElstonMar 31, 20224 min readStatistics and ScienceDivine Messages?I remember with amusement a presentation some years ago by a technical analyst, a so-called chartist.
Peter ElstonMar 1, 20223 min readStatistics and ScienceThe Mother of All ThemesUnderstanding the basic science behind man-made climate change can give investors an edge. However, for the non-expert.
Peter ElstonFeb 1, 20223 min readFor BeginnersGrowing PainsI remember feeling extremely honoured when I was invited four years ago to write this column. It seemed to me to be a great opportunity.
Peter ElstonJan 1, 20224 min readMarketsClear and Present DangerAt the time of writing, global equities are up around 17% in US dollars year to date. Sterling weakness has added a further 3 percentage...
Peter ElstonSep 30, 20213 min readFor BeginnersWhen the Fun Stops...How can young people be helped to reach this epiphany sooner?
Peter ElstonAug 31, 20214 min readStatistics and ScienceHeavy WeatherIn November, the UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). Considering this, and the recent extreme weather
Peter ElstonJul 31, 20214 min readInvestingBoom and BustSpeculative bubbles – famous examples of which are tulips in the 17th century, the South Sea Company in the 18th, British railways in the...
Peter ElstonFeb 1, 20213 min readInvestingBuy Young, Sell OldHow and when should you buy in and sell out of the stock market? My natural response to this age old question is to suggest that one...
Where's My Cycle?An update on where I think we are in the business cycle with respect to growth, inflation and markets