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Brace yourself – stagflation may be coming to the UK
A return of 1970s-style stagflation is on the cards as the Iran war drives stagnant growth and high inflation. How bad things get will depend on how long the war lasts
By Simon Wilson Published
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China's quiet quest for world domination
Interview Consultant and author Ram Charan talks about how China corners the global market in a wide array of sectors by exploiting foreign companies
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Gulf states’ money machine sputters due to the Iran war
One way or another, the Gulf states’ money became critical to the global economy. It may be about to dry up, says Matthew Lynn.
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Is Russia's Vladimir Putin the real winner of the Iran war?
Some commentators have said that Russia is the real winner of the Iran war as oil prices boost its exports. But is that true?
By Simon Wilson Published
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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?
UK inflation remained at 3% in February, but with conflict in the Middle East threatening the British economy, will price growth fall further in 2026?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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What is duration?
Glossary Duration is a measure of risk that is typically applied to bonds. It describes how sensitive a given bond is to movements in interest rates.
By MoneyWeek Last updated
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What is inflation and how does it affect you?
The latest inflation figures are released each month. What is inflation and how does it impact your personal finances?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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UK inflation: What are the Consumer Price Index release dates?
The UK’s inflation reports are published monthly. When do they come out and where are prices heading?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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UK inflation live: Inflation remained at 3% in February
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) released its latest inflation data today (25 March).
By Sam Walker Last updated
