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A slump in China is inevitable - here's how to protect yourself

By John Stepek, 12 Mar 2010

Many people think China is striking an expert balance between inflation and growth. But they're wrong. China is ultimately headed for a fall. That may not be disastrous for China, but it's very bad news for the rest of the world. John Stepek explains why, and what you can do about it.

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    By James Ferguson, 12 Feb 2010

    One year on from Britain's property slump, and house prices seem to have staged a dramatic rebound. Some areas have even hit new all-time highs. So what's going on, and what happens next? James Ferguson explains.

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    By John Stepek, 13 Mar 2010

    John Stepek highlights some of the best bits from MoneyWeek's website, blogs and newsletters this week, including: how mad scientists will save the economy; how to profit from dead fish; and the two big questions investors want answered.

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