Daily Financial News - Book Reviews

Confusion de Confusiones, first published in 1688, shows how little has changed in shares trading and human nature since.

Michael Kemp’s ‘Uncommon Sense’ concludes nothing is perfect when it comes to investing, and ‘value’ certainly isn’t everything.

Marc Chandler’s “Political Economy of Tomorrow” offers an alternative view on capitalism that both refreshes and enlightens.

Tim Price’s ‘Investing Through The Looking Glass’ is a timeless reminder not everything is as sounds and healthy as it may seem in the global economy post-GFC.

Hedge fund manager Craig Ferguson’s outlook for financial markets is not for the faint hearted.

James Montier’s little treasure can make a better investor out of all of us.

Satyajit Das’ A Banquet of Consequences is not for optimists or the faint hearted.

The Future of (almost) Everything by Patrick Dixon aims high, just like its title suggests.

FNArena reviews Retire Wealthy by US certified financial planner Eric D Brotman.

Michael Lewis has created a furore in the US with the release of his latest financial market expose, in which he deems the US stock market to be “rigged”. High frequency trading is ripping off the genuine investor. Is he right? And what exactly is HFT?