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So he’s likely to be in severe pain very soon, as the outlook worsens by the day…</description><guid>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46801/more-pain-ahead-for-economy-and-brown.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 9 May 2008 13:47:57 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title>Are we facing the end of cheap clothing?</title><link>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46795/are-we-facing-the-end-of-cheap-clothing.html</link><description>Until now we could rely on clothes to remain inexpensive. But the last bastion of disinflation in the UK is set to vanish, due to rising costs from China and Europe…</description><guid>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46795/are-we-facing-the-end-of-cheap-clothing.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 9 May 2008 13:40:44 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title>Why the City bonus culture is here to stay</title><link>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46766/why-the-city-bonus-culture-is-here-to-stay.html</link><description>Bankers are under attack on all sides – from the Bank of England, the economics profession and now by the Church. But despite this, nothing much is likely to change, writes Tom Bulford.</description><guid>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46766/why-the-city-bonus-culture-is-here-to-stay.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 9 May 2008 13:44:23 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title>Get ready for a biotech buyout boom</title><link>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46767/get-ready-for-a-biotech-buyout-boom.html</link><description>The future outlook for the biotech sector is looking more positive than ever. Marc Lichtenfeld reveals why biotech could be a rich addition to your portfolio.</description><guid>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46767/get-ready-for-a-biotech-buyout-boom.html</guid><pubDate>Fri, 9 May 2008 13:52:44 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title>Why airline profits are in trouble</title><link>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46761/why-airline-profits-are-in-trouble.html</link><description>As the oil price embarks on what looks like an unstoppable flight to $200 a barrel, there seems to be little doubt that all airlines are caught in a vicious, inescapable circle.</description><guid>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46761/why-airline-profits-are-in-trouble.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 8 May 2008 18:35:21 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title>Bank of England holds base rate at 5%</title><link>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46745/bank-of-england-holds-base-rate-at-5.html</link><description>The Bank of England decided not to change benchmark base rates following last month's 0.25% cut. While this is what most analysts were expecting, that doesn't mean it was a given...</description><guid>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46745/bank-of-england-holds-base-rate-at-5.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 8 May 2008 17:49:51 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title>The four best South African wine lodges</title><link>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46727/south-africa-holidays.html</link><description>With the strong euro making Europe’s wine regions look pretty pricey, it’s time to head further afield. South Africa has plenty to offer even the most discerning wine drinker.</description><guid>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46727/south-africa-holidays.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 8 May 2008 16:27:29 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title>Why an interest rate cut will only make things worse</title><link>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46713/why-an-interest-rate-cut-will-only-make-things-worse.html</link><description>It’s too late to save the economy from recession, says John Stepek. Any rate cut will further weaken sterling, and make the impact of high commodity prices even worse…</description><guid>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46713/why-an-interest-rate-cut-will-only-make-things-worse.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 8 May 2008 12:29:51 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title>Need unbiased advice? You'll be lucky</title><link>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46571/need-unbiased-advice-youll-be-lucky.html</link><description>Regulators are finally recognising that the current commission-based financial advice system is inherently corrupt - but the battle for reform is far from over, says Merryn Somerset Webb.</description><guid>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46571/need-unbiased-advice-youll-be-lucky.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 8 May 2008 11:54:55 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title>Natural disasters are bad after all</title><link>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46674/natural-disasters-are-bad-after-all.html</link><description>Economists have long believed that natural disasters can actually boost economic performance. But now a recently published study brings the positive benefits of disasters into question.</description><guid>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46674/natural-disasters-are-bad-after-all.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 8 May 2008 12:23:33 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title>US tax rebates mean blood in shark-infested water</title><link>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46676/us-tax-rebates-mean-blood-in-shark-infested-water.html</link><description>The US government hopes to revive its ailing economy with tax rebates. But with the cost of living soaring and consumers deep in debt, the rebate package is just a drop in the ocean…</description><guid>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46676/us-tax-rebates-mean-blood-in-shark-infested-water.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 8 May 2008 12:22:34 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title>Could Brazil see a Spanish-style property boom?</title><link>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46670/could-property-in-brazil-see-a-spanish-style-boom.html</link><description>Brazil is booming - but for foreign investors, Brazilian property remains a risky investment. However, there's an easier way to invest in Brazil, says Merryn Somerset Webb.</description><guid>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46670/could-property-in-brazil-see-a-spanish-style-boom.html</guid><pubDate>Thu, 8 May 2008 12:45:25 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title>Bad news for home builders - soon you’ll have to offer genuine discounts</title><link>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46650/bad-news-for-home-builders.html</link><description>Desperate builders are offering all kinds of 'incentives' to buyers. But by the time this bust has run its course, they'll practically be giving property away...</description><guid>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46650/bad-news-for-home-builders.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 7 May 2008 17:59:53 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title>Vitamins are big business: here's one share to watch</title><link>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46569/vitamins-are-big-business-heres-one-share-to-watch.html</link><description>Despite recent scare stories, the vitamins sector is growing fast. Tom Bulford looks beyond the headlines at one UK company doing its best to ride the trend.</description><guid>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46569/vitamins-are-big-business-heres-one-share-to-watch.html</guid><pubDate>Wed, 7 May 2008 13:14:08 +0100</pubDate></item><item><title>Who is to blame for the soaring oil price?</title><link>http://www.moneyweek.com/file/46615/who-is-to-blame-for-the-soaring-oil-price.html</link><description>With the oil price at near-record highs and Shell and BP declaring record profits last week, oil majors have been accused of being ruthless profiteers. 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