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Investing
January 4, 2022

Economist's view: five lessons from 2021

The nice thing about the investment profession is that creativity is more important than striving…
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Source: Twitter @Yuriko_Backes
January 4, 2022

Luxembourg names first female finance minister

Luxembourg has named Yuriko Backes as its new finance minister, replacing former finance minister…
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Oil market
Investing
January 4, 2022

Top 5 Energy stocks: Schroders in the lead

Energy sector equities are having a good year. In recent years, however, investors in the sector…
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Sustainability returns
Investing
January 3, 2022

Economist's view: what does sustainability cost?

2021 was the third year in a row where sustainable investors outperformed non-sustainable investors…
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Surprised
Opinion
December 29, 2021

Economist's view: the ten surprises of 2021

Every year there are surprises at the trade fair, although there seem to have been more in 2021. A…
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Graham Matthews, Whitehelm Capital
Asset Allocation
December 28, 2021

Infrastructure has become a must

Infrastructure is becoming a must in all portfolios. It is a decorative asset. Private companies are…
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Bill Ackman, Pershing Square Capital Management
Investing
December 27, 2021

Inflation exceeding 10%

“Inflation is currently above 10 per cent,” said Bill Ackman, founder and CEO of Pershing Square…
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Windfall, USD
December 23, 2021

Possible massive tax windfall from OECD tax deal 

The global deal to impose a 15% minimum effective tax rate on multinational businesses could result…
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Dr Katja Scharkowski, Patrizia AG
December 23, 2021

ALFI: shaking up alternative investments

Several major currents are affecting the alternative investing world as it attempts to appeal to a…
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President Biden, December 2021
Opinion
December 23, 2021

Economist's view: Less liquidity weighs down inflation

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin wants to vote against President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better…
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