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Why Britons are much wealthier than we think
Sponsored Britons are much better off and the UK is a wealthier country than the GDP data suggests, says Max King. That’s likely to continue whatever the short term disruptions. Here's why.
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What will long-term mortgages mean for the UK housing market?
Analysis Kensington Mortgages is tapping into long-term fixed-rate mortgages. John Stepek breaks down what this tells us about the housing market.
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How the return of nuclear power can help get us to net zero
Briefings Nuclear power was the future once – and now it seems it is again as governments look for ways to meet their net-zero targets.
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Ten Christmas gift ideas for all the family
Advertisement Feature SPONSORED CONTENT – Here’s a look at some of the best presents on the market to make your gifts stand out from the rest
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The climate summit didn’t kill off coal – what stocks might benefit?
Analysis The COP26 climate summit made a commitment to "phase down" coal. But coal still accounts for a vast amount of the energy produced around the world – and will do for some time yet. Saloni Sardana looks at what was agreed, and how you can invest in coal.
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Amazon, the great disruptor, might be about to turn payments upside down too
Analysis Amazon’s ban on UK Visa credit cards is more than just a local post-Brexit spat, says John Stepek. It could be part of a wider plan to disrupt the whole payment industry.
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How to jump-start your car collection
Sponsored SPONSORED CONTENT – Get behind the wheel of an alternative investment
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Spencer Adair: getting rich slowly with “cockroach” companies
Podcasts Merryn talks to Spencer Adair of the Monks Investment Trust about how he shuns “glamorous” growth to find solid “cockroach” companies that thrive over the long term while their competitors wither and die.
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The three key risks for investors in China, and how to tackle them
Cover Story Xi Jinping’s vision for the future of China is very different to the past. Stricter social control and the slow struggle to tackle problems in the economy may not be good news for markets, says Cris Sholto Heaton.
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Why the Bank of England must act now on inflation
Editor's letter The Bank of England must act fast on interest rates if it wants to convince us that it is even remotely serious about stopping inflation getting out of hand.
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Jamie Dimon: the “president of Wall Street”
Profiles Since Jamie Dimon became CEO of JPMorgan, the bank has made total returns that easily outstrip its rivals and sits on $3.4trn in assets. What’s the secret of his success?
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Smart beta
Glossary Smart beta funds aim to combine the best aspects of passive and active management, aiming to beat the index by eliminating any element of discretionary human judgement.
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A blow-out month for watches
Reviews A changing market for watch collectors is putting new brands in the spotlight. Chris Carter reports
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Wine of the week: Farvie’s “difficult second album” is a triumph
Reviews These wines taste like nothing else on earth – you simply must have some in your cellar.
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Why now is the perfect time to visit Kenya for a safari holiday
Reviews African safaris are as wonderful as they’ve always been, except now you get them all to yourself. Book one now, says Merryn Somerset Webb
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Properties for sale with indoor swimming pools
Reviews From a modern house built in a classical style in Weybridge’s St George’s Hill Estate, to a 19th-century Arts and Crafts villa with a leisure suite in Altrincham, eight of th ebest houses for sale with indoor swimming pools.
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Here’s why UK investors should keep an eye on New Zealand’s fight against inflation
Analysis The Bank of England remains relaxed about inflation and is holding off raising interest rates. But things are very different on the other side of the world, says John Stepek. Here's what we can learn from New Zealand.
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The most important price in the world is rising – investors beware
Analysis The US dollar is rising fast – and that’s caused a fundamental shift in the investment landscape, says Dominic Frisby. Here, he explains what that means for you.
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The UK jobs market is booming – so it’ll be hard to skip raising rates next month
Analysis The UK has a booming jobs market and the lowest interest rates in history. One of those things has to give, says John Stepek
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Inflation is anything but transitory – here’s why
Analysis Many people seem to think that inflation will vanish once the pandemic is behind us. But they're wrong, says John Stepek. Inflation will be with us for a long time to come. Here's why.
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Post-pandemic recovery stocks run out of puff
Analysis The Covid-19 vaccines have been successful. Many plays on the global recovery have not done so well.
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Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao: Vietnam’s airline billionaire rides high
Profiles Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao first spotted business opportunities in the former Soviet Union. Now she is Vietnam’s first and only female billionaire. Here in the UK, she has sparked controversy.
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The MoneyWeek Podcast: climate change, global population and inflation
Podcasts Merryn and John talk about the COP climate change summit; why the short-term answer to our energy needs is be nuclear (and why it's a lot safer than people think); plus the myth of global overpopulation and why our current high inflation isn't going away.
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What is the “metaverse” and what does it mean for investors?
Briefings Not content with conquering space, adventurous billionaires now want us to get inside the “metaverse” and start up new lives there. Will it happen?
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The nifty nine: a portfolio of stocks to buy and hold forever
Cover Story A diverse range of stocks you can buy and keep forever should be a core part of any equity portfolio, says Dr Mike Tubbs. He selects his nine favourites from sectors ranging from agriculture to scientific instruments.
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Index provider
Glossary Stockmarket indices such as the FTSE 100 play a huge role in investment. But where do they come from and who maintains them?
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ESG investing is important, but lots of other things matter too
Editor's letter Investors have been pouring money into "ESG" funds and shares, driving prices up and up. But less obvious areas of the market could prove more profitable, while still having your ESG cake and eating it.
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2015 Château Laforge: an absolute stunner at Aldi
Reviews This is one of the knockout clarets of the year – and at just shy of 20 quid I would load up with as much as your car's suspension will allow.
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Pagani Huayra Roadster BC: a simply incredible supercar
Reviews Italian brand Pagani’s latest roadster is a motoring masterpiece. Jasper Spires reports.
