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What is Bill Gates' net worth?
Features We explore Bill Gates’ net worth, how the Microsoft co-founder became a tech mogul and his billions donated to charity
By Jacob Wolinsky Last updated
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MoneyWeek's five market predictions for investors in 2025
MoneyWeek's City columnist gazes into his crystal ball and sees five unexpected events in store for investors in 2025
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Who is the richest woman in the world?
Analysis The richest woman in the world is Alice Walton, the billionaire heiress to American supermarket chain, Walmart. How did she make her billions?
By Oojal Dhanjal Last updated
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UK inflation rate rises to 2.6%: full analysis
The rate of inflation has risen for the second month in a row. Full coverage and analysis from the MoneyWeek team.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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December interest rates: Bank of England keeps rates on hold
The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold at 4.75% in the final Monetary Policy Committee meeting of 2024. Full analysis from the MoneyWeek team.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Will Trump's tariffs trigger high inflation in the US?
The incoming Trump administration will continue Biden's protectionist and fiscally loose economic policies, while the Middle East looks more dangerous than ever
By Philip Pilkington Published
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Why is the US economy pulling ahead of Europe?
The US economy is trouncing comparable rich-world countries, enjoying higher growth and productivity. What is it doing so right?
By Simon Wilson Published
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Four most influential people in 2024
We look at the four most influential people in 2024 who moved markets – from Elon Musk reshaping US politics to Rachel Reeves struggling as Britain's chancellor
By Jane Lewis Published
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François Bayrou appointed as France's new prime minister
François Bayrou becomes France's new PM after a no-confidence vote ousts Michel Barnier.
By Emily Hohler Published