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Central banks are buying gold and holding onto it, hedging all risks
Looked at through the eyes of an emerging market central bank, gold is something very special, an everything hedge. Central banks aren’t in it for the short term either: they don’t buy gold to trade. They are buying it for the long term to hedge political risk
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How you can avoid getting lost in the land of the Titans
The siren song of the megacaps can send stockpickers in the wrong direction
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If you are an AI bull, keep an eye on uranium
In a possible sign of things to come, a few weeks ago Amazon Web Services announced that its new data center in Pennsylvania is to be powered directly by an existing adjacent nuclear power station. The AI revolution might be coming hand in hand with a power revolution — something for investors in uranium to watch
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The tyranny of ESG has run its course
The idea of ESG has been changing since the day it was just a twinkle in a marketer’s eye. Now it’s heading into its inevitable end game
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There's an obvious way Rishi Sunak can fix inheritance taxes
Politicians wondering why IHT is so hated should think on this a bit more. Perhaps it’s because it is not really a tax on the rich
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Net Zero: Not everyone in the UK wants to pay for it
Some of the most visible parts of the UK’s net zero strategy are placing obvious — and high — upfront bills directly in front of consumers. Hot water boilers require a significantly more expensive heat pump. A drive to a city centre, demands an upgrade to a low- or no-emission car — or pay a huge fine every time you get in the other kind. And few are willing to pay the price
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Big food should be ESG’s next target
Makers of ultra-processed comestibles need to pay for the damage they’re doing to their customers’ health
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Personal Finance: It's finally time to buy Japan, just look at Warren Buffet
If the reason to invest in Japan is because solid but cheap stocks are likely to get less cheap, they are probably best held over the medium term. In 2020, Warren Buffet bought into a large group of Japanese trading companies that were both high quality and cheap. He’s doubled his money since — and is clearly hoping to do so again.
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Who would want to list in London?
The FCA should press ahead with proposed reforms to UK listing rules. Then think of a few more
BUSINESS
The UK stock market needs another Nigel Lawson
UK-listed companies are slow-growth and super boring. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak might boast that he wants to cut taxes, but our tax burden is rising and our system is growing increasingly complicated and capricious
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Why aren't we all rich yet?
After all, 300 years of investing advice has basically given the same guidance
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Gold is getting its glitter back
In today’s markets, there aren’t many other things you can turn to as a long-term safe haven
