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Inflation is the easiest way out of this – just don’t expect politicians to admit it
Opinion The UK government borrowed £34.1bn in December, a record amount for that month. Britain's debt pile now amounts to 100% of GDP. How are we going to pay it all back? Realistically speaking, says John Stepek, there is only one way: inflation.
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Eternal growth: how to invest in the future of the drinks industry
Cover Story Humans have been dabbling in tasty beverages for millennia. Jonathan Compton assesses the key trends in the sector and recommends seven hard- and soft-drink stocks to buy now.
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Share tips of the week
Tips MoneyWeek’s comprehensive guide to the best of this week’s share tips from the rest of the UK's financial pages.
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Beware: inflation is starting to stir in the US
News With US consumer prices up by 1.4% in the last year, concern about inflation is now everywhere.
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Wine of the week: an absolute diva from Piemonte
Reviews Fresh onto our shelves, this is one of the most beguiling wines of the moment, says Matthew Jukes.
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Mercedes S-Class – a high-tech luxury cruiser
Reviews The Mercedes S-Class is a transcontinental express that can park itself when the journey’s over. Alice Feilden reports
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Five stylish new hotels opening this year
Reviews From hip new digs in Sydney to luxurious OTT rooms at Versailles. Chris Carter reports.
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22 January 1924: Ramsay MacDonald becomes prime minister
Features Ramsay MacDonald was one of the founder members of the Labour party, which he took to power on this day in 1924.
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How the commodities supercycle will foment unrest around the world
News Commodities, including metals, energy and agricultural goods have seen prices climb steadily. With many societies are already on edge, we could see a new round of social unrest around the world.
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Why bonds may not be the safe haven they once were
Editor's letter “De-risking” by shifting your portfolio into bonds used to make sense. But not so much any more, says Merryn Somerset Webb. So what should you do instead?
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Christopher Columbus Wilson: the spiv who cashed in on new-fangled radios
Profiles Christopher Columbus Wilson gave radios away to drum up business in his United Wireless Telegraph Company. The company went bankrupt and Wilson was convicted of fraud.
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China touts electric-car maker Nio as the next Tesla
News Shares in electric-car manufacturer Nio have rocketed over the past year. But can it keep motoring and live up to the hype? Matthew Partridge reports
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Gold has had a tough start to 2021, but we’ve been here before
Opinion Gold has had a disappointing start to the year – in an increasingly digital world, it’s the ultimate analogue asset. Nevertheless, says Dominic Frisby, it remains as relevant as ever. And its bull run isn’t over yet.
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DoorDash won't deliver for investors. Here's how to short it
Tips American food-delivery app DoorDash can’t even make money in a pandemic. Matthew Partridge explains the best way to short it.
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How to deal with self-assessment tax returns after a very trying year
Advice The Covid-19 pandemic will complicate the self-assessment tax return process for 2019-20. What if you can’t pay? Ruth Jackson-Kirby has some advice.
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20 January 1841: Britain takes possession of Hong Kong
Features On this day in 1841, Hong Kong island was ceded to Britain following the Chuenpi Convention, along with a resumption of the opium trade.
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Inflation looks likely to take off this year – but there’s one key risk
Opinion With the world’s governments spending money hand over fist, inflation looks certain to take off at some point. But China could change all that. John Stepek explains why.
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19 January 1978: production of the VW Beetle ends in Germany
Features On this day in 1978, production of VW's iconic Beetle ended in Germany, though it would continue to be made in Mexico until 2003.
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Five online retail stocks to diversify your portfolio with
Tips Professional investor Tancredi Cordero, founder and CEO of Kuros Associates, selects five of his favourite online retail stocks to buy now.
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Prepare for the end of the epic bubble in US stocks
Advice US stocks are as expensive as they’ve ever been. How can you prepare your portfolio for a bubble bursting?
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Why investment forecasting is futile
Opinion Every year events prove that forecasting is futile and 2020 was no exception, says Bill Miller, chairman and chief investment officer of Miller Value Partners.
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The charts that matter: bubbling over?
Charts As markets get decidedly bubbly, John Stepek looks at the action in the charts that matter most to the global economy.
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Leasehold reforms promise the end of a nightmare for many homeowners
Briefings Horror stories about unscrupulous landlords profiting from a legal relic of the feudal era are about to get a happy ending, says Simon Wilson.
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How to make sure your business doesn't lose out in lockdown
Advice Money is still available via government schemes to help small companies cope with the latest Covid restrictions. David Prosser outlines what you can get, and how to get it.
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Elon Musk: the space oddity seeking world domination
Profiles Elon Musk, the electric-car and space-travel pioneer who wants to move to Mars is now the world’s richest man. If he seems delusional, that’s all part of the plan.
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16 January 1991: Operation Desert Storm begins
Features Coalition forces led by the US launched an operation to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi forces on this day in 1991, sending the oil price soaring.
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Volatile Christmas trading leaves more of a mess at retailer M&S
News Last year was grim for retailers, while M&S, the clothing sector’s chronic underperformer, struggled at Christmas too. Matthew Partridge reports.
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MoneyWeek's quiz of the week, 9-15 January
Features Joe Biden has promised to vaccinate millions of Americans in his first 100 days in office. But how many? And what else happened this week? Test your recollection of the events of the last seven days with MoneyWeek's quiz of the week.
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Forget austerity – governments and central banks have no intention of cutting back
Opinion Once the pandemic is over will we return to an era of austerity to pay for all the stimulus? Not likely, says John Stepek. The money will continue to flow. Here’s what that means for you.
