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Growth downgrade for UK as Iran war expected to boost inflation and stop interest rate cuts, says IMFThe UK will be hit harder by the Iran war than any other country in the G7, new forecasts by the IMF show, as impacts are expected to linger into 2027.
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Making Tax Digital: what is it and who does it affect?Thousands of sole traders and landlords now have to start reporting their earnings digitally on a quarterly basis to HMRC after changes came in this April – here is what you need to know
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How to invest in Asian markets – no longer just ‘emerging’Asian markets account for the majority of the emerging markets index, and many of the largest companies are highly advanced, says Max King
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A US debt crisis is coming – diversify your investmentsUS debt is rising fast as the Treasury issues more and more bonds to stay afloat. Sooner or later, there will be a crash – diversify before it happens
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Why are energy prices so high in Britain?UK energy prices are higher than almost anywhere else in Europe and stand badly exposed to price swings as a result of the Iran war. What can be done?
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Real interest rateGlossary A “real” interest rate accounts for the impact of inflation on a given rate of interest. It’s very important to your returns.
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Britain is heading for recession – Labour will do nothingOpinion Recession is coming to Britain's stagnant economy. If the chancellor had any courage, she would cut taxes. But she is too cowardly to act, says Matthew Lynn.
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We're still living in Adam Smith's world 250 years laterThe teachings of Adam Smith, the great philosopher of capitalism and the father of economics, are not just for the present, says Stuart Watkins, but for the ages
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The best funds to buy as Vietnam evolvesVietnam may get promoted to emerging-market status, drawing more foreign investors. Here, Rupert Hargreaves picks three of the best Vietnam-focused funds to buy
