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Why we won’t see a house-price crash in 2021
Opinion Lockdown sent house prices berserk as cooped up home-workers fled for bigger properties in the country. And while they won’t rise quite as much this year, they’re not going to crash, says Merryn Somerset Webb. Here’s why.
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Vaccines, value investing and UK stocks
Opinion Vaccines promise a return to normal life. And that bodes well for “value” stocks, says Merryn Somerset Webb – and for the UK market in particular.
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Was lockdown worth the cost?
Opinion The government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic has left us with a bill of at least £400bn. Has it been money well spent?
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What to buy as the pandemic’s pent-up demand is finally released
Opinion As economies reopen, says Merryn Somerset Webb, people are going to start spending again. And when they do, here’s what you want to be holding.
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The US election shows that what markets really like is certainty
Opinion The tight result in the US election shows that political stalemate could well be good for the markets, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
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Stakeholders or shareholders – where should capitalism’s focus be?
Opinion Company managements are busying themselves fighting climate change, increasing diversity and fostering employee wellness. That’s all well and good, says Merryn Somerset Webb. But shouldn’t they just stick to making money?
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Cash rich and bored? Be careful what you do with your money
Advice As the pandemic has left many people with more time on their hands but little opportunity to spend, they have been speculating in the markets. But don’t forget, says Merryn Somerset Webb: investing carries real risks.
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Negative interest rates and the end of free bank accounts
Opinion Negative interest rates are likely to mean the introduction of fees for current accounts and other banking products. But that might make the UK banking system slightly less awful, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
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Private vs public sector pay: who really gets more?
Opinion The general consensus is that public sector pay is lower than in the private sector, but staff have better working conditions and job security. The reality is very different, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
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