Chris Dillow

Uncertainty about Brexit is not the only reason why UK companies are not investing

The rise in productivity earlier this year looks like petering out

Overconfidence is widespread. But it has benefits as well as costs

UK wage growth is accelerating, and the US economy is doing much better than the eurozone's, next week's numbers could show

Almost all stock market sectors do better in winter than summer. This is probably because investors misjudge risk

The UK economy is growing well, but this might not last next week's figures could show

The rise of 'superstar' companies might mean that stock picking has become easier

If the OBR's forecasts are correct, there is more fiscal austerity to come.

A stagnant and inefficient housing market is a threat to the wider economy

Investors should not buy emerging markets because they offer better long-run economic growth. Growth does not necessarily mean better equity returns

If fiscal austerity really is over, savers can look forward to higher interest rates

Next week's events might increase the prospect of higher interest rates in the UK and US, but also show that the trade war is damaging some economies

There are reasons to ignore the 'buy on Halloween' rule. But they are less than compelling