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What will happen to UK interest rates in 2026?The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee held interest rates for the fourth consecutive time in June. As inflation is set to rise in the UK, where will interest rates go next?
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2026 World Cup: who the real winners areThe 2026 World Cup is unusual – not least when it comes to the economics. So who is actually benefiting from this all?
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Is gold still an effective inflation hedge?Higher inflation coincided with falling gold prices earlier in 2026. Could gold’s usefulness as an inflation hedge be over?
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Live: The Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% for the fourth consecutive time since December 2025.
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What is inflation and how does it affect you?The Office for National Statistics (ONS) releases UK inflation figures each month. What is inflation and how does it impact your personal finances?
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Live: UK inflation held steady in MayAnnual UK CPI inflation was 2.8% for the 12 months to May 2026, unchanged from April.
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Emerging markets rally despite the energy crisisThe surprisingly strong performance of the MSCI Emerging Markets index is down to a few beneficiaries of the AI boom – but can it last?
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Are UK stocks undervalued?UK stocks are some of the cheapest in the world at the moment. Is this an opportunity to back British?
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'Trump's proposed $250 bill is a risky vanity project'Opinion Donald Trump's plan to put his face on the $250 bill may seem a harmless gimmick, but the consequences could be serious, says Matthew Lynn
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