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From the editor...
A compelling case for UK equities
Bond vigilantes eye up Britain
Is this the end for diamonds?
Investors shrug at Trump turmoil
Viewpoint
■ Britain’s inflation bloat
Trump nibbles at US chips • The government is to take a 10% stake in semiconductor giant Intel. What will this mean for the company and the sector? Matthew Partridge reports
Dr Pepper’s coffee deal goes cold
Investors say no to Nvidia
MoneyWeek’s comprehensive guide to this week’s share tips
An American view
IPO watch
France’s fiscal incontinence • France is sailing into trouble; Britain is right behind it. Emily Hohler reports
Violent protests rock Indonesia
Farage fixes his eyes on the prize
News
Are wealth taxes coming to Britain? • The Treasury is short of cash and mulling over how it can get its hands on more of our money to plug the gap. Could a levy on the net wealth of the rich do the trick? Simon Wilson reports
The AI barons call time on the bubble
City talk
Gold stocks shining brighter • Gold miners are outperforming the metal for the first time in this cycle. Enjoy the ride while it lasts
I wish I knew what a Spac was, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
Guru watch • Chamath Palihapitiya, chief executive, Social Capital
Best of the financial columnists
Money talks
The economics of the awokening
Farming’s productivity boom
Fear humans, not chatbots
The trade-offs in regulation
UK banks are no bargain • The sector faces severe political risks. Switch into this global financials trust instead
Activist watch
Short positions... Tritax backs out of Warehouse battle
Why it pays to keep it in the family • Put all thoughts of squabbling heirs to one side – the truth is that it makes sense to invest in firms that are controlled by families. Matthew Partridge suggests some of the best to buy now
The best investments to buy now
The Vietnam of South Asia? • If Pakistan is now serious about reform, it’s time to buy, says Maryam Cockar
Britain is on the road to nowhere • The economy will shake off its torpor and grow robustly, says Max King. But not under the current government
An undervalued cybersecurity play • Okta provides vital security services and appears cheap considering AI’s growing prominence
Profit from the sun’s power • But solar panels come with high costs and take time to pay for themselves
Pocket money... HMRC targets pension tax relief
Energy price cap creeps up
Cut the cost of energy • Act before your contract ends and use specialist comparison sites
Petty cash... let AI develop your app
New US rules hit UK exporters
Where to find the world’s hidden gems offering durable growth and value • A professional investor tells us where he’d put his money. This week: Joe Bauernfreund, chief executive officer and chief investment officer, AVI Global Trust
CLASSIC Alex
Follow the beautiful Baltic trail • Max King explores the history, culture and cuisine of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
Aston...