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The state of Iran’s economy – and why people are protestingIran has long been mired in an economic crisis that is part of a wider systemic failure. Do the protests show a way out?
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Why does Donald Trump want Venezuela's oil?The US has seized control of Venezuelan oil. Why and to what end?
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The graphene revolution is progressing slowly but surelyEnthusiasts thought the discovery that graphene, a form of carbon, could be extracted from graphite would change the world. They might've been early, not wrong.
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US stocks: opt for resilience, growth and valueOpinion Julian Wheeler, partner and US equity specialist, Shard Capital, highlights three US stocks where he would put his money
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Metals and AI power emerging marketsThis year’s big emerging market winners have tended to offer exposure to one of 2025’s two winning trends – AI-focused tech and the global metals rally
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King Copper’s reign will continue – here's whyFor all the talk of copper shortage, the metal is actually in surplus globally this year and should be next year, too
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Should you invest in gold coins?Gold coins are issued for both commemorative and investment purposes. Know which is which before you buy
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UK blue chips offer investors reliable income and growthOpinion Ben Russon, portfolio manager and co-head UK equities, ClearBridge Investments, highlights three British blue chips where he'd put his money
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Renewable energy funds: stuck between a ROC and a hard placeRenewable energy funds were hit hard by the government’s subsidy changes, but they have only themselves to blame for their failure to build trust with investors
