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US inflation brings no respite for markets
News As US inflation hit a 40-year high, the benchmark S&P 500 stockmarket index slid into a bear market, down more than 20% since its 3 January high.
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Why is inflation is generating profits for some energy firms
Analysis Rising energy prices are mostly good news for renewable energy funds, but the outlook is complex.
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How not to get beaten by inflation
Editor's letter With inflation at 9%, and the bank rate at 1% you’re not going to get a real return on cash. But there are steps you can take to beat inflation, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
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Inflation is now at its highest since 1982 – is this the peak?
Analysis At 9%, UK inflation is at its highest for 40 years – and it’s not going anywhere soon, says John Stepek. That means you need to be much more active about how you manage your money.
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High inflation will fade – here’s why
Analysis Many people expect high inflation to persist for a long time. But that might not be true, says Max King. Inflation may fall faster than expected – and the UK may avoid recession. Here’s why.
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Why new technology will pump up inflation
Opinion New technology will make it easier to sneak through price rises without anyone really noticing, says Matthew Lynn.
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Stagflation is sapping the UK's economic growth
News For the first time in decades, the economy is staring at stagflation (high inflation and slow growth).
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The UK's inflation figures are awful – and the worst is yet to come
Analysis UK inflation has hit yet another 30-year high, and we still haven’t hit the peak. This string of nasty surprises puts even more pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates, says John Stepek.
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How to invest in an environment of rising inflation and unpredictable central bank policy
Editor's letter This week central banker Lael Brainard - a long-term dove - rattled markets by suggesting America's Federal Reserve will unwind quantitative easing faster than expected. John Stepek explains what is going on.
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