Very few will mourn the passing of 2020. But those hoping for a calmer new year were swiftly disappointed.

2021 was only six days old when the US Capitol was stormed by a motley crew of extremists and fantasists. This perplexing event met its financial markets equivalent in the very same month. Gamestop shares soared 1,745% in the first 17 trading days of the year. Read more …