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The £7bn that Tesco could get for its Tesco Lotus business in Asia looks enticing. But holding on to it would be smarter, says Matthew Lynn.
The post Tesco should keep its Asian assets was first published on MoneyWeek.
The World Trade Organisation (WTO), which has been the final arbiter in trade disputes for decades, has been crippled by the Trump administration. Why, and what happens now? Simon Wilson reports
The post How the World Trade Organisation has been crippled was first published on MoneyWeek.
John Stepek looks at how the week's events have influenced the charts that matter the most to the global economy.
The post The charts that matter: Britain elects and the risk is on was first published on MoneyWeek.
Sterling loved the Conservative election victory. In this week#s Currency Corner, Dominic Frisby looks at just how high the pound could go next.
The post Currency Corner: what the Tory landslide means for the pound was first published on MoneyWeek.
Australia looks like it could be the next big economy to join the quantitative easing (QE) club.
The post Australia looks to be heading for quantitative easing was first published on MoneyWeek.
With the MSCI World index up more than 21% and the FTSE All-World index loitering just shy of all-time high, markets are determined to end the year in festive spirits.
The post Markets are in a festive mood was first published on MoneyWeek.
2019 looks set to go down as the year in which the bond bubble yet again failed to burst
The post The bond bubble has yet again failed to burst was first published on MoneyWeek.
The Conservatives' election victory is a big deal, says John Stepek. Markets have bounced and the pound has surged. Here's what it all means for the economy, and for your money.
The post Why the Conservative victory is good news for investors was first published on MoneyWeek.
Nimesh Shah, partner at accountants and tax consultants Blick Rothenberg, outlines the proposals in the Conservative manifesto for personal, business and property taxes, and explains how they might affect you.
The post Tax calculator: how the Conservatives’ tax proposals affect you was first published on MoneyWeek.
MoneyWeek’s comprehensive guide to the best of this week’s share tips from the rest of the UK's financial pages.
The post Share tips of the week was first published on MoneyWeek.
Bath's Francis Hotel is a tourist destination in its own right, says Nicole Garcia Merida.
The post The Francis Hotel: an oasis of calm in Bath was first published on MoneyWeek.
From classic Christmas treats to festive tipples, these wicker wonders cover all needs, says Natasha Langan.
The post The best Christmas hampers was first published on MoneyWeek.
From a ski in/ski out chalet overlooking Val d'Isère, to a property in Montana that opens right onto the ski trail, eight of the best ski chalets for sale now.
The post Ski chalets for sale was first published on MoneyWeek.
MoneyWeek wine columnist Matthew Jukes rounds up the best wines for your Christmas meals.
The post The top festive tipples was first published on MoneyWeek.
Paul Volcker, who died last week aged 92, was an inspirational figure whose controversial policies helped inaugurate the modern era.
The post Paul Volcker: the banking ace who crushed inflation was first published on MoneyWeek.
By the time you watch today's Money Minute, we should know the results of the UK's general election.
The post Money Minute Friday 13 December: election results day was first published on MoneyWeek.
Aramco, Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant, has finally made it to market. But the regime struggled mightily to get it there.
The post Saudi Arabia’s Aramco IPO falls short of expectations was first published on MoneyWeek.
Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe has announced a ¥13.2trn fiscal package to repair damage caused by October’s Typhoon, put new digital technology into schools and reward shoppers for spending money.
The post Yet more fiscal stimulus announced in Japan was first published on MoneyWeek.
Europe has big plans for the environment – but making them work without damaging world trade will be a challenge.
The post EU throws green spanner in the works of global trade was first published on MoneyWeek.
Tullow Oil shares have plunged to a 16-year low after the company slashed its annual production forecast.
The post Yet more trouble at Tullow Oil was first published on MoneyWeek.
The UK may have its problems, but not nearly as many as people seem to think, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
The post Britain is actually in pretty good shape was first published on MoneyWeek.
The recent political turmoil in Latin America doesn’t change the auspicious long-term economic outlook for Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. It spells opportunity for contrarian investors, says James McKeigue.
The post The Pacific Alliance is in the bargain basement. Buy it now was first published on MoneyWeek.
In 2016, open-ended commercial property funds shut their doors amid panic over Brexit. Last week, it happened again. It’s as if these funds aren’t up to the job, says John Stepek.
The post Another nasty shock for investors in property funds was first published on MoneyWeek.
The US Federal Reserve decided not to raise interest rates at its latest meeting, preferring to wait until inflation really takes off. John Stepek explains what that means for the dollar, the wider markets, and for your money.
The post It’s inflation or bust as far as the Federal Reserve is concerned was first published on MoneyWeek.
There’s only one story in today's Money Minute – it’s the day Britain goes to the polls in the most important election of the century so far.
The post Money Minute Thursday 12 December: the most important election of the century so far was first published on MoneyWeek.
Investors have been seduced by the high interest rates on mini-bonds, but they’re not as safe as they seem.
The post Mini-bonds could spell big trouble for small investors was first published on MoneyWeek.
It’s easier to breach your annual pension contributions allowance than you might think. Here's how to make sure you don't go over it.
The post Don’t get caught by the pension contributions cap was first published on MoneyWeek.
If it’s Christmas in the markets, it’s time for the Santa Claus rally. Dominic Frisby explains what it is, how it works, and how to play it.
The post Why traders should believe in Santa Claus was first published on MoneyWeek.
Takafumi Horie used Enron-style dummy partnerships to inflate the revenue and operating profits of his company Livedoor.
The post Great frauds in history: Takafumi Horie and Livedoor was first published on MoneyWeek.
Today the focus will be on the Federal Reserve which announces its latest decision on US interest rates.
The post Money Minute Wednesday 11 December: all eyes on America’s central bank was first published on MoneyWeek.
