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Britain is heading for recession – Labour will do nothing
Opinion Recession is coming to Britain's stagnant economy. If the chancellor had any courage, she would cut taxes. But she is too cowardly to act, says Matthew Lynn.
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We're still living in Adam Smith's world 250 years later
The teachings of Adam Smith, the great philosopher of capitalism and the father of economics, are not just for the present, says Stuart Watkins, but for the ages
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The best funds to buy as Vietnam evolves
Vietnam may get promoted to emerging-market status, drawing more foreign investors. Here, Rupert Hargreaves picks three of the best Vietnam-focused funds to buy
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Brace yourself – stagflation may be coming to the UK
A return of 1970s-style stagflation is on the cards as the Iran war drives stagnant growth and high inflation. How bad things get will depend on how long the war lasts
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China's quiet quest for world domination
Interview Consultant and author Ram Charan talks about how China corners the global market in a wide array of sectors by exploiting foreign companies
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Gulf states’ money machine sputters due to the Iran war
One way or another, the Gulf states’ money became critical to the global economy. It may be about to dry up, says Matthew Lynn.
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Is Russia's Vladimir Putin the real winner of the Iran war?
Some commentators have said that Russia is the real winner of the Iran war as oil prices boost its exports. But is that true?
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What is duration?
Glossary Duration is a measure of risk that is typically applied to bonds. It describes how sensitive a given bond is to movements in interest rates.
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What is inflation and how does it affect you?
The latest inflation figures are released each month. What is inflation and how does it impact your personal finances?
