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Andy Burnham should devolve power to the marketOpinion If Andy Burnham is really so keen on devolution, he should hand power to consumers, not mayors, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Why Britain needs air conditioning nowArguments against the mass adoption of air conditioning in the UK and the rest of Europe once made sense, but not any more. Why have times changed?
By Simon Wilson Published
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Why emerging market funds are over-concentrated in East AsiaThe MSCI Emerging Markets Index is now a proxy for just one region – and increasingly one sector. Here's how to gain more traditional exposure
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
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Who is Andy Burnham, the ‘Manchester messiah’?Andy Burnham's arrival on the national political stage has been hailed enthusiastically by his supporters. But what kind of a man is he?
By Jane Lewis Published
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Japan sets highest rate in 31 years: what now for investors?High levels of liquidity and progressive reform support a diverse stock market full of opportunity – but beware tech concentration risk
By Sam Shaw Published
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Andy Burnham will wilt like a lettuceAndy Burnham, the man likely to be our next prime minister, is unlikely to withstand the heat of the financial markets, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Korean stocks are riding high on an AI waveKorean stock markets need governance reforms or upgrading to developed-market status – but the current AI boom renders both irrelevant
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
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Will Rachel Reeves still be the chancellor following Starmer’s resignation?A new prime minister usually means a new chancellor too, and Reeves is expected to leave. Who might replace her?
By Dan McEvoy Published
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What is purchasing power parity (PPP)?Glossary Purchasing power parity (PPP) is a theory that tries to work out how over – or undervalued one currency is in relation to another.
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