Articles by James Mackreides

James Mackreides

James Mackreides

'Mac' is a short tempered former helicopter pilot, now a writer based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Loves dogs, the outdoors and staying far away from the ocean.

Is it wise to invest in India, a rising global powerhouse?
Investments

Is it wise to invest in India, a rising global powerhouse?

With net outflows of $8.3 billion in January alone, foreign investors have now sold more Indian shares than they have purchased in each o...

Why are Chinese stocks so unpopular?
Investments

Why are Chinese stocks so unpopular?

Investors have undoubtedly been greatly disappointed by Chinese stocks. Over the past decade, the MSCI China index the standard benchmark...

What would the UK oil industry stand to gain from a possible merger between BP and Shell?
Investments

What would the UK oil industry stand to gain from a possible merger between BP and Shell?

Would a British giant be formed if it merged with Shell? According to Mark Shapland in The Mail, investment bankers are eager t...

Savers of Premium Bonds suffer as NSandI declares interest rate adjustments
Personal Finance

Savers of Premium Bonds suffer as NSandI declares interest rate adjustments

We describe the implications for savers. To hurt savers hoping to win big in the monthly prize draws, NS&I is reducing the prize ...

Get up to 8 percent in the best regular savings accounts
Financial Advice

Get up to 8 percent in the best regular savings accounts

The accounts on our list are worth checking out if you want to set aside small sums of money every month. Disclaimer In the eve...

Do the "Magnificent 7" tech stocks make sense to invest in?
Investments

Do the "Magnificent 7" tech stocks make sense to invest in?

In 2025, though, how should one go about making investments in the industry? The stock market is now dominated by large tech st...

For exposure to the yellow metal, eight gold funds are worth considering
Investment Advice

For exposure to the yellow metal, eight gold funds are worth considering

We highlight a few of the more intriguing funds for gold miners and spot prices. Gold funds are becoming an increasingly import...

This year, will mortgage rates decline?
Personal Finance

This year, will mortgage rates decline?

Whether you're a buy-to-let landlord, remortgaging, or purchasing a home, we examine the mortgage rate outlook for this year. F...