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Is US stock market exceptionalism over?
US stocks trailed the rest of the world in 2025. Is this a sign that a long-overdue shift is underway?
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
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Modern Monetary Theory and the return of magical thinking
The Modern Monetary Theory is back in fashion again. How worried should we be?
By Simon Wilson Published
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Metals and AI power emerging markets
This year’s big emerging market winners have tended to offer exposure to one of 2025’s two winning trends – AI-focused tech and the global metals rally
By Alex Rankine Published
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King Copper’s reign will continue – here's why
For all the talk of copper shortage, the metal is actually in surplus globally this year and should be next year, too
By Alex Rankine Published
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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?
UK inflation fell sharply in November. Will this drop be sustained, or should consumers brace for higher inflation readings in 2026?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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The coming collapse in the jobs market
Opinion Once the Employment Bill becomes law, expect a full-scale collapse in hiring, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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UK interest rates: Bank of England lowers rates to 3.75%
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75%
By Sam Walker Last updated
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 3.75% in December 2025. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting and will interest rates fall further in 2026?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Should you invest in UK stocks for 2026?
With UK interest rates and inflation falling, 2026 could be the year that UK stocks rebound
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
