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Five books to make you think this Christmas
Reviews Merryn Somerset Webb picks five books on the theme of ownership for you to read over the festive period.
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Why the “capital cycle” is so important for investors to understand
Opinion Price is important when investing. But there’s something else to consider, says Merryn Somerset Webb – the capital cycle. Here’s what it is and why it’s so important.
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Two outstandingly cheap UK stocks in an age of mad valuations
Opinion In these times of nutty company valuations, there is still plenty of opportunity around, says Merryn Somerset Webb. Take these two stocks, for example.
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The power of passive investing – for good and bad
Opinion The rise of passive funds has made investing simple and cheap for millions of people. But it comes with huge consequences for markets, the economy and your wealth, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
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Don’t worry about the global population explosion – it’s unlikely to happen
Opinion One of the many things we are taught to worry about is the fast-rising global population. But in fact, says Merryn Somerset Webb, the opposite is true. Here’s how to invest.
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Inflation forecasts mean interest rates should be on the rise – so why aren’t they?
Opinion With inflation forecast to hit 5% next year, we might expect interest rates to be rising, says Merryn Somerset Webb. But central banks are holding off. Why?
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Is how much money a manager invests in their own fund really that important?
Opinion Should fund managers invest their own money in their funds, and let us know how much? They probably should, says Merryn Somerset Webb. But it might not be the most important thing to know.
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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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Forget China, here’s why you should invest in India
Tips As China becomes increasingly hostile to investors, India, with a young, educated, tech-savvy population and a reform-minded government, is becoming an emerging-market favourite. Merryn Somerset Webb picks the best ways to invest.
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