Hamish McRae
One of the country’s most respected financial journalists and commentators Hamish McRae is an associate editor of The Independent. He was named Business and Finance Journalist of the Year 2006 at the British Press Awards.
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On Europe, it's not whether we stay or go that matters. It's how we negotiate our relationship
15 January 2013 06:06 PM
Ahead of David Cameron's much-vaunted speech on Britain's relation with Europe, our Chief Economics Commentator surveys the Prime Minister's options
Hamish McRae: Out of bonds, into equities: if only it were that simple
09 January 2013 11:38 PM
Economic View: Companies have been very successful at protecting themselves during the downturn, but is this sustainable?
Does a rise in borrowing mean a return to normality?
08 January 2013 07:37 PM
There are several potential benefits to higher interest rates. Their rise might imply economies are on the move again, our Chief Economics Commentator says
Hamish McRae: Markets' merry Christmas despite triple-dip talk
19 December 2012 11:50 PM
Economic View: Monetary policy has started to be counterproductive as it has all sorts of negative effects
Reasons to be (cautiously) cheerful about next year
18 December 2012 06:13 PM
The world economy is still in the early stages of recovery
Hamish McRae: Labour market is strong but flexibility is also key
12 December 2012 11:14 PM
Economic View: The best hope for any increase in real wages will be for inflation to fall below 2 per cent - that is not out of the question
The World in 2013: the people, themes, trends and problems that will define our global economy
11 December 2012 06:34 PM
Our Chief Economics Commentator says that while many economists make wrong predictions, there is value in trying to identify future patterns. He has a go below
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Serena Williams apologises after comment that rape victim 'shouldn't have put herself in that position'
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Disability campaigners celebrate 'victory' after government rethink over plans to make it more difficult to claim disability benefits
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Bankers could face jail after report urges the Government to introduce new criminal offence for reckless management
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Breaking the Silence: In the reality of occupation, there are no Palestinian civilians – only potential terrorists
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We never knew Nigella Lawson - and we still don’t
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Babies behind bars
Sonic youth: The high-pitched sound alarm
The art of living in small spaces
The story of Sir Mervyn King's reign at the Bank
Zombie nation: Our fascination with death and destruction
'Teaching bright children isn't rocket science'
Can technology lure us back to the high street?
The 10 Best new smartphones
Jenson Button: Downbeat driver cannot wait to put season behind him
James Lawton
The true effect of the badger cull
First night: The Cripple of Inishmaan
Guides drop religious reference but pledge to self and the Queen
Steve Tongue
Chris Froome: Free from 'pain in neck' after Wiggins' exit
