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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?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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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.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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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?
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
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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?
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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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
By Matthew Lynn Published
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UK economy shrunk in April as Iran war hits GDP growthThe size of the UK economy fell by 0.1% in April as global volatility holds back growth, official figures show.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Why is the US economy pulling ahead of Europe?The US economy is trouncing comparable rich-world countries, enjoying higher growth and productivity. What is it doing so right?
By Simon Wilson Last updated
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What will happen to UK interest rates in 2026?The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee held interest rates in April. As the Iran war continues to threaten the UK economy, where will interest rates go next?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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What is a recession?Analysis Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show UK GDP growth has gone into reverse. But what does a recession mean?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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