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Mervyn King: Should we stay or should we go?
Interviews Merryn Somerset Webb talks to Mervyn King, ex-governor of the Bank of England, about the EU referendum, monetary policy, and world trade.
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
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House prices: supply is not the problem
Features It might appear that a shortage of new houses to blame for Britain's high house prices. But that's not the real reason, says Edward Chancellor.
By Edward Chancellor Published
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Rodrigo Duterte: The Philippines’ loose cannon
Features The Philippines has overcome years of coups and economic mismanagement to become a regional star. But newly elected president Rodrigo Duterte could threaten all that.
By Andrew Van Sickle Published
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The dangers of herding
Editor's letter Pension funds are acting as a herd, piling in to all the same assets. The good thing for us is that we don't have to follow them, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
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A US interest rate rise in June? I’ll believe it when I see it
Features There are suggestions that the US Federal Reserve could raise interest rates in June. But that's not going to happen. John Stepek explains why.
By John Stepek Published
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Brexit: too close to call?
Opinion Most people seem to think that the EU referendum will result in a victory for the “remain” campaign. But it might be much closer than you think, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
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Why the Queen is great (and the world’s other monarchies, too)
Opinion Monarchies are great not because of what they do, but because of what they prevent others from doing, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
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This scary chart suggests a crash might be around the corner
Features The US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy is doing nothing but harm, says John Stepek. The chickens will soon be coming home to roost. Here, he explains why.
By John Stepek Published
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Is TTIP off the table?
Features The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership has met with opposition from French President François Hollande and from the public. Can it be salvaged? Simon Wilson reports.
By Simon Wilson Published
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