Michael Hewson of CMC Markets

Many market commentators are saying now is the time to buy into banking stocks, but Michael Hewson urges investors to consider the uncertainty that will remain in the banking sector moving forward.

Is gold a safe haven and a hedge against inflation, or is it a useless lump of metal with no intrinsic value? Michael Hewson investigates.

Michael Hewson at CMC Markets discusses recent US and European economic data, highlighting the good employment report in the US and the stalemate situation in the eurozone.

Michael Hewson at CMC Markets reports on the progress of a eurozone resolution, and looks ahead at figures coming out of Germany, the UK and Australia today.

Michael Hewson, market analyst at CMC Markets, discusses current events in the global economy, from Australia's interest rate decision and the Greek referendum to Chinese and US manufacturing figures.

Given the severe fiscal difficulties being suffered by a number of governments and the International Monetary Fund’s involvement in various rescue packages throughout Europe, it might be prudent to look at how the IMF is funded especially now that its largest single contributor, the US, is facing difficulties.