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A bond market crash would be a disaster – but when will it happen?

By Phil Oakley, 23 May 2013

With government bonds yielding less than inflation, prices must fall at some point. Phil Oakley explains the impact of a crash and asks whether you should be dumping your bonds now.

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    By Bengt Saelensminde, 22 May 2013

    Britain’s inflation figures are massaged to keep us from knowing what’s really going on, says Bengt Saelensminde. Here, he explains why, and what it means for your investments.

  • Miners are detested by investors – is it time to buy?

    By John Stepek, 21 May 2013

    Equities are enjoying a big bull run, so why are commodities stocks out of fashion? John Stepek investigates why everyone hates the sector, and asks whether now is the perfect time to buy in.

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