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The end of easy money
Cheap money has greased the economy for decades. Now it’s running dry.
By Bill Bonner Published
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Interest rates held at 5.25% again – is a cut coming?
News The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has held interest rates at 5.25% for the third consecutive meeting – what does it mean for your money?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Modern capitalism and the rise of the bullshit* job
Features Modern capitalism was supposed to deliver productivity gains, efficiency and unimagined wealth for all. So why are so many of us labouring away at pointless work?
By Stuart Watkins Last updated
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Is Rishi Sunak richer than the King? How much is Sunak worth?
Analysis Rishi Sunak is the UK’s richest prime minister and the only prime minister in history to be wealthier than the ruling monarch, King Charles III.
By Rupert Hargreaves Last updated
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UK GDP: Economy falls unexpectedly
The UK economy shrank by 0.3% in October, due to high interest rates and bad weather. We look in detail at the reasons behind the fall, and what it means for interest rates next year.
By Ruth Emery Published
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Wage growth slows as jobs market falters
Pay growth has eased to 7.3%, while the number of vacancies has fallen for the 17th month in a row. We explain what it means for the wider economy - and for interest rates.
By Ruth Emery Published
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Can Lidiane Jones be Bumble's perfect match?
Dating app Bumble is taking on Lidiane Jones, a well-regarded leader in tech, as its new boss. Can she work her magic in a new arena?
By Jane Lewis Published
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Why Javier Milei is different
The new Argentine president, Javier Milei, is neither left nor right. But can he succeed?
By Bill Bonner Published
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UK millennials are worse off than previous generations
The evidence shows that millennials today are getting a raw deal. And, ultimately, that's a political choice.
By Simon Wilson Published