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How Putin's cronyism is strangling Russia
Russia's vast population and wealth of resources should be boosting growth. There’s one man holding it back: Vladimir Putin
27 Jan 2020
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US-China trade truce boosts stockmarkets – for now
Markets brightened up after China agreed to import more from the US and America greed to lower some tariffs on Chinese goods. But the trade war is far…
27 Jan 2020
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Money Minute Monday 27 January: Brexit and interest rates
Britain leaves the EU this week, and both the Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve decide on interest rates.
27 Jan 2020
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The coming crisis at the BBC
The BBC’s chief has quit ahead of what promises to be years of turmoil and conflict with a hostile government. Will the licence fee survive?
25 Jan 2020
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The charts that matter: coronavirus – or a liquidity air pocket?
With the yield curve showing worrying signs of flatlining again. John Stepek wonders what's to blame and turns to the charts that matter most to the g…
25 Jan 2020
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The Boris Bounce might stop the Bank of England from cutting rates
The latest snapshot of UK economic activity has sparked a bout of inflationary talk, with both manufacturing and service sectors in ruder health than …
24 Jan 2020
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The coronavirus is scary – but it's irrelevant to your investments
The spread of the coronavirus is causing alarm around the world. And, while it could be a serious short-term threat to human health, it’s not somethin…
24 Jan 2020
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Money Minute Friday 24 January: the key to UK interest-rate cuts
Today's Money Minute looks ahead to the release of data that could hold the key to UK interest rates cuts.
24 Jan 2020
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Is your business paying enough VAT?
Any business with annual sales of more than £85,000 must be registered for VAT.
23 Jan 2020
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Small business: how to chase late-paying customers
Many small business have trouble getting their customers to pay up on time. Here's what you can do about it.
23 Jan 2020
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Money Minute Thursday 23 January: European interest rates
In today's Money Minute we look ahead to Christine Lagarde's second interest-rate-setting meeting at the European Central Bank.
23 Jan 2020
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Money Minute Wednesday 22 January: UK public borrowing
Today's Money Minute looks ahead to the latest on of the UK's public finances, with the Office for Budget Responsibility’s forecasts for borrowing thi…
22 Jan 2020
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Five questions for: Frederic de Ryckman de Betz, CEO and founder of Attic Self Storage
Frederic de Ryckman de Betz started Attic Self Storage back in 2008.
21 Jan 2020
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Kai Feller: Bark.com and the "Amazon for services"
Kai Feller set up Bark.com to streamline the tedious process of looking for service providers such as cleaners, accountants or gardeners.
21 Jan 2020
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Money Minute Tuesday 21 January: UK labour market data
In today's Money Minute we get the latest unemployment figures for the UK, plus wage growth data and a host of company updates.
21 Jan 2020
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Alina Morse: the teenager who made a million
Fourteen-year-old Alina Morse created Zollipops, her sugar-free confectionery company, out of her desire for treats that wouldn't rot her teeth.
20 Jan 2020
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Money Minute Monday 20 January: another busy week for the UK economy
In today's Money Minute, we look forward to another busy week for UK economic data.
20 Jan 2020
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Take a punt against businesses with Remainer CEOs
Prominent EU supporters’ faulty reasoning is a liability for their businesses, says Matthew Lynn. Sell their shares short.
19 Jan 2020
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Dominic Cummings: the "weirdos" take back control
The prime minister’s special adviser is planning big changes in the way the government machine works. What can we expect? Simon Wilson reports.
18 Jan 2020
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Kristian Tapaninaho: bootstrapping his way to success
Kristian Tapaninaho grew Ooni, his pizza-oven business, through "bootstrapping" – quick and successful growth with very little external funding.
17 Jan 2020
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Willie Walsh: the colourful scamp who saved BA
Willie Walsh is standing down after 15 years in the cockpit at Britain’s flagship airline. Few will miss his combative approach, but the industry is l…
17 Jan 2020
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Will this year bring any cheer for China's markets?
China's double-digit growth rates of previous decades are long gone. Will the weakness continue?
17 Jan 2020
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Money Minute Friday 17 January: UK weakness likely to continue
Today's Money Minute previews UK retail sales figures the UK, inflation data from Europe and industrial production from the US.
17 Jan 2020
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UK house prices may be heading for a Boris bounce
The latest survey of estate agents and surveyors from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is "unambiguously positive" – suggesting house pric…
16 Jan 2020
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Welcome to MoneyWeek's new website
MoneyWeek's executive editor John Stepek welcomes you to the revamped website, and explains what's changed.
15 Jan 2020
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Money Minute Thursday 16 January: a batch of company results
Today's Money Minute looks ahead to results from a host of UK companies, plus the latest unemployment figures from the US.
15 Jan 2020
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Are UK house prices really on the rebound?
The latest house price data from the Office for National Statistics paint a picture of a housing market that is showing signs of rallying. That's not …
15 Jan 2020
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Weak inflation data may gives the Bank of England an excuse to cut rates
UK inflation is edging lower, and is now well below the Bank of England’s 2% target rate. That could mean even lower interest rates. Here's why.
15 Jan 2020
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Money Minute Wednesday 15 January: UK inflation and house prices
In today’s Money Minute, we look ahead to the latest UK inflation and house price figures, plus we have Germany’s GDP data for 2019.
15 Jan 2020
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Where will markets be in 2030? Here are 20 forecasts for the 2020s
A lot has changed in the last ten years – stockmarkets soared, technology transformed our lives and politics has changed beyond measure. Here, Dominic…
14 Jan 2020
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Money Minute Tuesday 14 January: US bank results and inflation
In today's Money Minute, we preview results from banking giant sJP Morgan, Citigroup and Wells Fargo, plus the latest consumer price inflation.
14 Jan 2020
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Money Minute Monday 13 January: a busy week for UK data
Today's Money Minute looks forward to a busy week in the UK, with the latest figures for both inflation and retail sales.
13 Jan 2020
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Investors needn’t fear the rise of Europe’s green parties
Green parties across Europe are finding the centre-right to be natural allies. That will be great for business, says Matthew Lynn.
12 Jan 2020
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The charts that matter: nothing to see here, folks
John Stepek lokos at how an eventful week in the world of geopolitics has affected – or not – the charts that matter most to the global economy.
11 Jan 2020
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A look at the state of Iran’s feeble economy
The Islamic Republic is a big player in regional geopolitics, but its economy is weak, its people in revolt and its enemies growing bolder. Simon Wils…
11 Jan 2020
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Here’s what really matters for markets in 2020
The current geopolitical turmoil is making headlines. But it isn’t particularly significant for investors, says John Stepek. What matters more is how …
10 Jan 2020
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Money Minute Friday 10 January: big news from the US
In today's Money Minute, we look forward to the day's big economic news from the US with the publication of the latest non-farm payrolls and wage infl…
10 Jan 2020
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Money Minute Thursday 9 January: EU withdrawal, plus eurozone and US jobs figures
Today's Money Minute looks ahead to the vote on the government's EU withdrawal bill and the latest employment figures for the eurozone and the US.
9 Jan 2020
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US vs Iran: threat of war shakes the world
America’s assassination of a key figure in the Iranian regime has jolted bullish investors out of their complacency. Could we now be facing an oil spi…
9 Jan 2020
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Another year of politics for investors to worry about
It’s the start of another year and once again politics looms large in the minds of investors. This year, it’s an escalation in the temperature of the …
9 Jan 2020
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Money Minute Wednesday 8 January: UK house prices and Chinese inflation
In today's Money Minute we look ahead to the latest report on house prices from Halifax; plus inflation in China and European business confidence.
8 Jan 2020
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Small business: where to find funds for your company
There are plenty of potential sources of money to help your startup business flourish, says David Prosser.
7 Jan 2020
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Money Minute Tuesday 7 January: will US services fare better than manufacturing?
Today's Money Minute looks ahead to the latest figures from America's services sector, plus the health of the eurozone's retail sector.
7 Jan 2020
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What escalating tension between Iran and the US means for oil prices
The tension between the US and Iran is unlikely to mean all-out war in the Middle East. But markets may be getting a little too complacent about its e…
6 Jan 2020
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Money Minute Monday 6 January: the week ahead
In today's Money Minute, we take a look ahead to this week’s biggest financial stories, including UK house prices and American wages.
6 Jan 2020
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Neil Woodford rides again
Neil Woodford’s speedy descent made Icarus look like a slouch. Many thought he would now be spending more time with his horses. He’s actually plotting…
1 Jan 2020
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The movers and shakers of 2019
Men make history, but not in circumstances of their own choosing, said Marx. Some men make more of it in less time than others. Here are four figures …
31 Dec 2019
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Money makers: a £215m fortune from sarnies
Julian Metcalfe, founder of Pret A Manger, made a fortune from transforming the way the country eats lunch.
28 Dec 2019
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The winner of our corporate Baftas – the greatest companies of the past decade
Share price and sheer market clout has made video-streaming service Netflix the stand-out star of the stock titans in 2019, says Matthew Lynn.
28 Dec 2019