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Japan’s Abe in popularity “death zone”
Features Shinzo Abe is now the third-longest-serving Japanese prime minister of the post-war era. But his time at the helm may be coming to an end.
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Five questions for... Susan Collinge, director at Swaine Adeney Brigg
Features We are a British manufacturer and retailer of handcrafted leather goods and umbrellas, explains Susan Collinge of Swaine Adeney Brigg.
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Rate hike hits small firms
Features Much-needed business-rates relief still isn’t getting through to small- and medium-sized enterprises, says David Prosser.
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A tobacco industry in turmoil
Features More than $50bn was wiped off the market value of three American tobacco companies after the US Food and Drug Administration said it wants to lower nicotine in cigarettes to non-addictive levels.
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India’s wobbly banking system
Features Last month, a poll by ratings agency Moody’s found that 70% of investors in Hong Kong see India’s banking system as the most vulnerable in south and southeast Asia.
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Three inheritance-tax-free Aim stocks to buy for your heirs
Opinion Many Aim stocks qualify for inheritance tax relief, which allows you to pass on assets to whoever you wish without a penny due in inheritance tax. Here, professional investor Alex Davies picks three to buy now.
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How novelty ETFs just got eye-catchingly sexier
Features David C Stevenson takes a look at some of the newest crop of novelty ETFs, and asks whether they're any good.
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Major setback for AstraZeneca
Features Pharma giant AstraZeneca was banking on a key clinical trial for its cancer drugs. It was a flop. What comes next? asks Alice Gråhns.
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Money-for-nothing clauses will have to go
Features The government has announced a crackdown on leasehold agreements – and not before time, says Sarah Moore.
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China creates new giant state-owned enterprises
Features China is likely to see a consolidation of state-owned enterprises, especially in key sectors such as coal, power, heavy equipment manufacturing and steel.
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If you'd invested in: Fenner and Domino's Pizza
Features Engineering company Fenner has regained its composure after a share-price slide in 2014, while Domino’s Pizza is failing to deliver for shareholders.
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A central bank in Europe raised interest rates yesterday. Not ours, unfortunately
Features The Czech central bank has raised interest rates by 400%. But the UK won’t see higher rates anytime soon. John Stepek explains why, and what it means for your money.
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Share tips of the week
Features MoneyWeek’s comprehensive guide to the best of this week’s share tips from the rest of the UK's financial press.
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Cabinet fight over Brexit transition
Features Ministers have clashed this week over the issue of free movement after Britain leaves the European Union. Matthew Partridge reports.
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A great day for Trump?
Features President Trump's new appointment, General John Kelly, has lost no time in asserting his authority at the White House.
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This week in MoneyWeek: Should you go with the crowd?
Features In this week’s MoneyWeek magazine: the pros and cons of peer-to-peer lending; how cash flows move markets; and the price of ethical investing.
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Income-starved investors could be heading for disaster
Features Our low-rate world has meant income-starved investors are ignoring risk in their desperation to get a decent yield, says John Stepek.
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Should you follow the crowd into P2P?
Tutorials The peer-to-peer lending sector is booming – but it’s risky and has yet to endure a recession. So if you’re tempted, ensure you understand what you’re investing in and why, says Ben Judge.
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Bond bubble? What bond bubble?
Features Investors have snapped up Iraqi government bonds yielding just 6.75%. If they’ll ignore the obvious risks for such a small return, asks John Stepek, what else are they ignoring?
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The end is nigh – so it’s time to pile into miners and emerging markets
Features The end of the long-running bull market in equities is near, says Dominic Frisby. Investors should turn to “late-cycle assets” – mining stocks and emerging markets.
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“I’m shocked – shocked! – to find that irresponsible lending is going on in here”
Features The Bank of England slashed interest rates and flooded the economy with cheap money. Now it’s worried about dangerous levels of debt. Could the two be connected, asks John Stepek?
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Disruption is finally coming to the cigarette industry – sell Big Tobacco
Features Tobacco stocks have been staggeringly successful in recent decades. But the industry is now facing real competition. Its run could be about to end, says John Stepek.
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What a “chaotic Brexit” could mean for Britain
Features Professor Anand Menon of Kings College London talks to Matthew Partridge about the consequences for Britain of a “chaotic” or “cliff-edge” Brexit.
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Is this the end for austerity?
Features Some Tories reckon it’s time to give that magic money tree a good shake and end austerity. Others wonder when austerity is actually going to start. Simon Wilson reports.
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Is the US dollar set to rebound, or collapse?
Features If you are at all interested in where asset prices are heading next, then you have to pay attention to the price of the world’s reserve currency, says John Stepek.
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Invest in strong franchises
Opinion Henderson Global Growth Fund's Steve Weeple explains how robust franchises are set to profit from long-term growth trends.
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The end of the season
Features When it comes to fitting in at Ascot these days, your wallet matters more than your accent.
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The power behind Trump's throne
Features Book review: Devil’s BargainJoshua Green examines Steve Bannon's role in supporting President Donald Trump.
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Book of the week: One man's spread-betting nightmare
Features Book review: Win. Lose. RepeatChris Stringman's tale is a warning to all those who regard spread betting as a fast-track route to riches.
