Latest articles by Rupert Hargreaves
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The Bank of England can’t afford to hike interest rates again
With inflation falling, the cost of borrowing rising and the economy heading into an election year, the Bank of England can’t afford to increase interest rates again.
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Nationwide: House prices jump amid constrained supply
Nationwide’s latest data on house prices shows buyers are still willing to pay up for homes due to a lack of supply in the market.
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We need a coherent and affordable plan for the transition to Net Zero
Energy analyst Clive Moffatt gives his views on the energy market and how to transition to Net Zero
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MoneyWeek Interviews: Alex O'Cinneide of the Gore Street Energy Storage Fund
Alex O'Cinneide of the Gore Street Energy Storage Fund talks to Rupert Hargreaves.
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Hidden gems in an unglamorous, unloved and undervalued sector
A professional investor tells us where he’d put his money. This week: Ed Wielechowski of Odyssean Investment Trust highlights three ideas
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The case for dividend growth stocks
Many investors focus on yield alone when looking for income, that’s a mistake says Rupert Hargreaves. It’s the potential for dividend growth that really matters.
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Why savers need to act quickly to snap up NS&I’s market-leading 6.2% interest rate
NS&I launched a market-leading one-year fixed savings account in August, but it could be pulled at any moment so savers need to act now.
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Government policy will keep energy bills high
Energy bills are being driven higher by poor government planning says Clive Moffatt, energy analyst and founder and chairman of the UK Energy Security Group.
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Is the state pension triple lock doomed to fail?
Opinion The state pension triple lock guarantees an increase in the state pension every year, but this assumes government income grows every year as well, which it doesn't. This is leading to problems.
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MoneyWeek Interviews: Ed Wielechowski portfolio manager of the Odyssean Investment Trust
Ed Wielechowski portfolio manager of the Odyssean Investment Trust talks to Rupert Hargreaves.
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Investors turn to gold to beat inflation
Demand for gold is rising among investors as traditional assets struggle to keep pace with inflation says the Royal Mint.
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Drive away with dividends from this insurer
This dividend champion is benefitting from multiple tailwinds that could boost its bottom line and shareholders' returns in the years ahead.
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Savers will benefit from Plum’s 4.94% money market account
Savers will benefit from Plum's 4.94% product that relies on money market funds that closely track the Bank of England’s base rate. We explain why this could be good news for savers.
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UK inflation slumps to 6.7% in August
The latest data shows inflation slowed faster than expected in August, a welcome relief for consumers and the Bank of England
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MoneyWeek Interviews: Sue Noffke, head of UK equities at Schroders
Sue Noffke, head of UK equities at Schroders talks to Rupert Hargreaves about the current situation in the UK equity market, why investors need to think about growth as well as income and discusses some of her favourite investment ideas.
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Cruising the Baltic Sea
Rupert Hargreaves explores northern Europe from the Regent Seven Seas Splendor
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The Art of Saying No
Even the greatest investors and business managers come a cropper when they try to do too much. It’s best to keep it simple and say no.
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An undervalued REIT to invest in for the long term
This real-estate investment trust specialising in logistics assets is an attractive income play.
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This property fund should thrive even amid high inflation and wobbly growth
Tips The UK property market looks increasingly shaky. But one sector stands out as a safe haven – life sciences property.
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The ten highest dividend yields on Aim
Tips Rupert Hargreaves picks the highest-paying dividend stocks on Aim, London’s junior market for small and medium-sized growth companies.
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The ten investment trusts with the highest dividend yields
Tips Investment trusts are one of the best ways to participate in the stockmarket, and the way they are structured means they can maintain their dividends in lean times. Here, Rupert Hargreaves looks at the ten highest yielding investment trusts on the market today.
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Investment trust discounts hit 2008 levels. Here’s how to profit
Investment trust discounts have risen to levels not seen since 2008, here are three trusts looking to buy to profit.
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The outlook for Shell shares is mixed, despite bumper profits
Analysis With profits surging, it looks as if Shell is on a roll, but the company’s growth from here is hard to see as Rupert Hargreaves explains.
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5 REITs to buy for income and growth
Tips Rupert Hargreaves looks at five cheap REITs following the recent market turbulence.
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