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Cryptocurrency roundup: US overtakes China as biggest bitcoin miner
Analysis The US becomes the world’s biggest bitcoin miner, Russia’s Vladimir Putin gets onside and JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon gets sceptical. Saloni Sardana rounds up the biggest crypto stories of the week.
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When will supply chains sort themselves out and what might that mean for inflation?
Analysis Right now, congestion in global supply chains is driving inflation higher. At some point, that will sort itself out. So will that mean an end to high inflation? Not necessarily, says John Stepek. Here’s why.
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From an age of plenty to an age of shortage
Editor's letter We have emerged from the pandemic into a world where supply can’t meet demand, driving prices up. Merryn Somerset Webb looks at what's going on.
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The world still needs fossil fuels – here's how to invest
Cover Story Our enduring need for oil and gas heralds a boom in exploration and production, says Andrew Hunt.
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Properties for sale for around £1m
Reviews From a stone-built farmhouse in the Snowdonia National Park, to a Victorian terraced house close to London’s Regent’s Canal, eight of the best properties on the market for around £1m.
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2016 Roda I Reserva: this cosmic creation was well worth the wait
Reviews From the epic nose to the depth of flavour, everything about this 2016 Rioja is astounding.
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Porsche Taycan: a stunning family estate car
Reviews The German sports-car maker is branching out and the result is superlative. Jasper Spires reports.
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Travel: the lost world of the Ardèche
Reviews Most travellers from Britain pass this corner of the south of France by. That’s a mistake, says Chris Carter
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Inflation isn’t transitory – but what does that mean for markets?
Analysis With US inflation at its highest for 13 years and prices rising fast around the world, markets have come to realise that this is no longer “transitory”. John Stepek looks at what that means for your money.
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Central banks must carry the can for the state we're in
Analysis Central banks’ efforts to prevent markets adjusting have led to a dangerous social and financial disequilibrium, says Tim Lee.
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The Bank of England is keen to raise interest rates – what does that mean for you?
Analysis The Bank of England is considering raising interest rates again following a decade of interest rate cuts. John Stepek explains what this means for you and your money.
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What to do as taxes and inflation rise and the growth-stock bull market ends
Analysis The need to pay back our huge debt means higher taxes, higher inflation and, for investors, a return to value. Merryn Somerset Webb explains what you should do.
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Why the world’s most important economic data release has unnerved markets
Analysis The US added only 194,000 jobs in September, far shorter than the 500,000 that were expected. John Stepek explains why markets didn't react as they normally would.
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Bernard Tapie: the man with a thousand lives
Profiles Bernard Tapie, who has died aged 78, was a colourful French entrepreneur, star of screen and stage, politician, sports icon, press baron and convicted felon. It was a roller-coaster life.
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Is your fund manager’s ESG investment policy really ethical?
Editor's letter The so-called ethical policies of some investors are doing more harm than good, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
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A vintage year for wine lovers
Reviews Collectors and tipplers are having a great time of it. Chris Carter reports
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James Ferguson: the scope for bond-market disaster is very real
Podcasts Merryn talks to James Ferguson of Macro Strategy partners about central bankers, money supply and inflation, plus why we're on the edge of a very significant shift in the markets and what you need to do to protect your wealth.
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2020 Soalheiro: the finest Vinho Verde I have ever tasted
Reviews This exquisitely expressive, top-of-the-range wine is a true epicurean’s delight.
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BMW iX – a big, comfy home on wheels
Reviews The new BMW iX electric SUV marks a change of direction for the German car maker. Nicole Garcia Merida reports
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Eight of the best properties for sale with libraries
Features from a Grade I-listed Georgian mansion with an octagonal library in Newcastle upon Tyne, to a 1930s Tudor-style Arts & Crafts house in East Sussex, eight of the best properties for sale with libraries
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Sandon Hall: a very refined rural retreat
Reviews Fancy having a country estate all to yourself? Sandon Hall is just the place, says John Stepek
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Emerging markets: has the Brics dream survived reality?
Analysis Two decades ago the “Brics” – Brazil, Russia, India and China – were the global economy's rising stars, with expectations high for their rapid development. Max King looks at how things have panned out.
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The oil price is spiking higher – and there’s no reason to expect it to drop from here
Analysis The oil price has been climbing steadily over the last year or so. And with producers unwilling to raise output, it’s set to keep going. John Stepek explains what’s going on.
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It’s boom times for investment banks again – investors beware
Analysis The market for mergers and acquisitions is hitting record levels again. That's great news for investment bankers, but it's a red flag for investors. John Stepek explains why.
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Xu Jiayin: the tycoon behind Evergrande
Profiles Xu Jiayin became a wheeler-dealer in China’s muddled transition to capitalism and his connections helped him to enormous riches. Now, he seems to have run out of luck… and friends in high places.
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Gary Channon: the importance of allocating capital wisely
Podcasts Merryn talks to Gary Channon of Phoenix Asset Management about his investment style and the balance between diversification and performance. Plus, capital allocation and the firms that get it right – and the firms that don't.
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China’s energy crunch could export inflation around the globe
Analysis As China suffers an energy crisis too, the odds of stagflation – slowing growth but rising prices – increase. John Stepek explains why and what that might mean for your portfolio.
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Inflation is still one of the biggest threats to your personal finances
Editor's letter Central bankers and economists insist inflation will be gone by next year. We're not so sure, says Merryn Somerset Webb. So if you haven’t started to inflation-proof your portfolio, you might want to do so.
