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MoneyWeek's best calls of the last 25 years
From the early days of the gold bull market and the credit crunch to the advent of populism and post-Covid inflation, MoneyWeek has made some excellent calls
By Andrew Van Sickle Published
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'How I brought MoneyWeek to the masses'
Launching MoneyWeek gave ordinary investors information – and hence power, says Merryn Somerset Webb
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
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'Why I launched MoneyWeek'
Inspired by The Week and uninspired by the financial press, Jolyon Connell decided it was time for a new venture. That's where MoneyWeek came in
By Jolyon Connell Published
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'My predictions for the next 25 years'
Opinion What will the world look like when MoneyWeek celebrates its 50th birthday? Matthew Lynn shares his predictions
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Central banks have evolved. Are they still fit for purpose?
The rise to power and dominance of the central banks has been a key theme in MoneyWeek in its 25 years. Has their rule been benign?
By Simon Wilson Published
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What MoneyWeek has learnt in the last 25 years
Financial markets have suffered two huge bear markets and a pandemic since MoneyWeek launched. Alex Rankine reviews key trends and lessons from a turbulent time
By Alex Rankine Published
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Autumn Budget 2025: how could it affect interest rates, inflation and the financial markets?
We look at how Rachel Reeves’s Budget could impact the economy. Could it trigger a fall in inflation and interest rates, and what could it mean for investors?
By Ruth Emery Published
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UK interest rates: MPC holds rates at 4%
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has held UK interest rates at 4%. What does it mean for your money?
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Reeves told scrapping pension salary sacrifice would cost average earner £377 a year
MPs – including chancellor Rachel Reeves – have received a letter warning of the dangers in reducing or removing salary sacrifice schemes for pension contributions, a plan under consideration by HMRC.
By Laura Miller Published
