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Emerging markets must deliver growth
Emerging markets have benefitted from the rotation away from the US – but can the rally last?
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
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It’s time to start backing the UK stock market
The UK stock market has been languishing for decades. But the tide is turning and smart investors should buy in now
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Car finance mis-selling judgment: a big blow for the banks
Opinion The car finance mis-selling judgment could still be disastrous for big finance even though banks dodged the worst possible outcome
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Will Trump sack Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chief?
It seems clear that Trump would like to sack Jerome Powell if he could only find a constitutional cause. Why, and what would it mean for financial markets?
By Simon Wilson Published
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'Rachel Reeves has run out of options'
Opinion The political and fiscal constraints on Rachel Reeves have combined to leave the chancellor at a disadvantaged position
By Helen Thomas Published
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Trump tariffs: which countries face higher tariff rates?
Following the end of the 90-day tariff pause, US president Donald Trump has raised fresh tariffs on dozens of countries, including doubling the import tax on Indian goods to 50%
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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UK interest rates cut by 25 basis points: live reaction to the Bank of England’s decision
UK interest rates have been cut by 0.25 percentage points to 4.00%, with concerns over economic weaknesses trumping rising inflation
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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What is inflation and how does it affect you?
Although we are past the worst of the cost of living crisis, the Bank of England recently said price rises could hit 3.7% later this year. What is inflation and how does it impact your personal finances?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Alex Karp: can Batman save America?
The US governing elite needs to take on the bad guys, says Alex Karp, who sees himself as the caped crusader to lead the battle
By Jane Lewis Published