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Corey McDowell

Economics Editor

Originally from Northern Ireland, Corey graduated with a BSc (Hons) degree in Economics in 2017 and joined Chards as an economics editor after previously working in the education sector in New Zealand.

Tutoring school children from 13-18 allowed Corey to put his passion for economics into action. A thorough knowledge of economic concepts and being able to interpret complex economic models allows him to bring a wealth of knowledge to Chards.

Interests in particular for Corey include the historical role of gold in international affairs and shining light onto news items which those in power would rather conceal. He contributes to our precious metal investment guides and provides original commentary on geopolitical and economic events.

Hong Kong Crisis Leaves US-China Trade Deal Floundering

25 Nov 2019

The well-publicised events in Hong Kong have led to a deterioration in the prospects of a Sino-American trade deal being signed.

How to Invest in Gold for Beginners

22 Nov 2019

Researching around for the ideal gold investment can be time consuming and daunting for new investors, so we created a concise beginner's guide.

Election Campaign Update

18 Nov 2019

With just over three weeks until polling day, the main political parties are scrambling over each other with fresh promises on spending increases.

Germany Dodges Recession by a Whisker

15 Nov 2019

Germany, the most powerful economy in the European Union, has defied expectations and avoided entering a recession according to the latest figures.

UK Inflation at Lowest Level Since 2016

15 Nov 2019

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released the latest official CPI figures for inflation levels in Britain.

Bank of England Holds Rates Steady

11 Nov 2019

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of England has voted by a 7-2 majority to hold its base interest rate at 0.75%.

IMF Downgrades Global Economic Outlook

7 Nov 2019

The International Monetary Fund has published its latest World Economic Outlook report which warns of a downturn in global economic growth.

Calls For Eurozone Fiscal Union

7 Nov 2019

The Finance Minister of Germany, Olaf Scholz, has added momentum to the idea of greater fiscal union between eurozone countries.

United States Debt Passes $23 Trillion

4 Nov 2019

The United States Treasury announced very quietly recently that US gross national debt is now over $23 trillion.

Chinese Tariffs Given Green Light By WTO

2 Nov 2019

The WTO has given the People’s Republic of China permission to impose trade tariffs to the value of nearly $3.6 billion on the United States.

Federal Reserve Slashes Interest Rates

2 Nov 2019

The United States Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time in 2019 with the intention that this new rate will be maintained for the foreseeable future.

Palladium Breaks More Records - November 2019

31 Oct 2019

The bumper year for palladium shows no sign of stopping with another record high price level of $1824.50 per troy ounce, an increase of 42.8%.

British EU Withdrawal Day “Flextended”

28 Oct 2019

The European Council President Donald Tusk announced the European Union has agreed to a delay to UK withdrawal from the EU to the 31st January 2020.

UK Debt Continues to Pile Up

25 Oct 2019

Public sector debt levels in Britain are still rising as the government commits to “ending austerity”.

Sterling Buoyed Despite Parliamentary Rollercoaster

21 Oct 2019

The Pound Sterling continued its revival despite all the twists and turns of recent political events.

What is Electronic Money?

18 Oct 2019

Money is constantly evolving. Terms like “cryptocurrency”, “e-cash” and “digital currency” are now part of regular discourse in current affairs. But what are they?

Debt Levels Cause for Concern – IMF

18 Oct 2019

The IMF has reiterated that the levels of corporate debt are unsustainable which could exacerbate another global financial crisis.

Investments for Millennials – Our Tips

15 Oct 2019

The old cliché of millennials being spendthrift with money is well known in today’s world. Is this sweeping generalisation fair?

Crunch Time for Britain in EU Negotiations

14 Oct 2019

Pressure is growing on Prime Minister Alexander “Boris” Johnson to give more ground in order to secure a deal with the European Union.

United States Threatens Turkey Over Syria Incursion

14 Oct 2019

The American President, Donald Trump, is coming under increasing pressure to act over Turkey’s recent offensive into Northern Syria.

Central Bank Gold Rush Continues Through 2019

9 Oct 2019

Central Banks around the world continue to buy up gold at unprecedented rates - we examine the implications of this.

Dancing with Fire - The Fed and Repo Rates

7 Oct 2019

A massive issue for Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is repo rates between American banks: these rates have hit levels not seen since 2008.

The Clock is Ticking Away for Johnson

7 Oct 2019

Time is running out for the Prime Minister Alexander “Boris” Johnson to get his proposed EU withdrawal deal approved by European leaders and the UK Parliament.

Dissent in the Central Banks

1 Oct 2019

There is a certain amount of unease around the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to accelerate quantitative easing and cut interest rates on deposits.

Johnson Summoned Back to Parliament

1 Oct 2019

The Prime Minister Alexander “Boris” Johnson has had a fortnight to forget.

Buy Gold or Bitcoin

26 Sep 2019

A quick primer on the choice between precious metals and cryptocurrency, looking at gold and bitcoin in particular.

Facebook Libra: The Currency of An Empire

25 Sep 2019

Mark Zuckerberg unveiled his new “Libra” cryptocurrency, backed by a basket of traditional reserve currencies. Should we be worried?

Mark Carney's Speech in Kansas City - The Small Print

30 Aug 2019

Amid all the noise from markets and the press Mark Carney the BoE governor, quietly delivered a rather interesting speech.

Record Gold Price and All Time Highs

23 Jul 2019

See the history of gold price records from the 1830s through to the present day.

The Panda - Chinese Bullion Coins

31 Dec 2016

Pandas are the official bullion coin of the People's Republic of China.