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• How to think about wealth taxation

  05-11-2026 12:00 via Global Economy
  Regardless of California’s Proposition 40, calls for better taxation of capital will not go away. Answer these questions first
  
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• BoE leaves door open to further rate rises amid fears of entrenched inflation

  05-11-2026 18:37 via Global Economy
  First interest rate increase for three years accompanied by hawkish message that marks a sharp change in tone for the institution
  
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• UK house prices forecast to fall by 1.5% in 2027 – how could your region be affected?

  05-11-2026 16:34 via Latest from MoneyWeek
  
  UK house prices could drop by 1.5% in 2027 as higher mortgage rates squeeze buyer affordability, according to global real estate adviser Savills.Its latest house price forecast predicts the average property value will fall by £5,500 due to stubborn interest rates.In its June forecast, Savills had said house prices would increase by 2.5% next year, but rising inflation brought on by protracted conflict in the Middle East has led to a more pessimistic outlook.Emily Williams, director of residenti
  
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• BoE raises interest rates to 4% in bid to tame inflation

  05-11-2026 15:18 via Global Economy
  Governor Andrew Bailey signals further rate rise to come as projections show increasing price pressures
  
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• Politicians, voters really don’t care about your broad statistics

  05-11-2026 14:00 via Global Economy
  Positive facts mean nothing if people are not personally experiencing solid real income growth
  
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• Bank of England raises rates to 4 per cent alongside hawkish inflation forecasts

  05-11-2026 13:44 via Global Economy
  Growing fears of second-round inflation effects mean that Thursday’s rate increase is unlikely to be the last
  
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• Wall Street bets Democratic sweep will empower moderates in Washington

  05-11-2026 12:00 via Global Economy
  Investors expect midterm election to restrain sway of extremes in American politics
  
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• Live: Will Bank of England raise interest rates?

  05-11-2026 10:43 via Latest from MoneyWeek
  
  The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will confirm its latest base rate decision today at 12pmEconomists believe the MPC will raise the base rate by 0.25 percentage points from 3.75% to 4%It comes after inflation rose to 3.5% in the year to September, up from 3.1% in AugustWill interest rates rise? | MPC meeting dates | UK inflation forecast | Inside the Bank of EnglandThe Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates today (5 November) (Image credit: Craig Hastings/Getty
  
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• Live: Bank of England raises interest rates

  05-11-2026 10:43 via Latest from MoneyWeek
  
  The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) confirmed its latest base rate decision today (5 November)Ratesetters opted to raise interest rates to 4%Economists believed the MPC would raise the base rate by 0.25 percentage points from 3.75% to 4%It comes after inflation rose to 3.5% in the year to September, up from 3.1% in AugustWill interest rates rise? | MPC meeting dates | UK inflation forecast | Inside the Bank of EnglandThe Bank of England hiked interest rates today to 4% (5 Nov
  
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• France urges EU to adopt higher fast fashion levy

  05-11-2026 07:00 via Global Economy
  Also in this newsletter: Belgium pushes ahead with vote on controversial migration powers
  
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• FirstFT: Democrats look to reshape America

  05-11-2026 06:31 via Global Economy
  Also in today’s newsletter: Russia-Iran ties and UK inflation
  
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• UK inflation to peak at 4.4% in 2027, according to FT survey of economists

  05-11-2026 06:00 via Global Economy
  Energy bills set to jump by nearly £470 in January to about £2,200 a year for a typical household
  
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• Trump’s economic agenda wasn’t Republican enough

  05-11-2026 06:00 via Global Economy
  The president promised — but did not deliver — more manufacturing jobs and higher employment rates for native-born Americans
  
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• Republicans paid the price for Trump’s failed policies — they must rethink

  05-11-2026 06:00 via Global Economy
  The president promised — but did not deliver — more manufacturing jobs and higher employment rates for native-born Americans
  
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• Republicans paid the price for Trump’s failed policies

  05-11-2026 06:00 via Global Economy
  The president promised — but did not deliver — more manufacturing jobs and higher employment rates for native-born Americans
  
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• Republicans need to rethink failed policies for a post-Trump future

  05-11-2026 06:00 via Global Economy
  The president promised — but did not deliver — more manufacturing jobs and higher employment rates for native-born Americans
  
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• ‘Cartwheels’ in Canada after Trump punished in US midterm elections

  04-11-2026 19:34 via Global Economy
  Voters’ repudiation of Republican agenda seen as a ‘victory’ for neighbour targeted by president’s trade war
  
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• Canadians welcome Democratic sweep in US midterm elections

  04-11-2026 19:34 via Global Economy
  Voters’ repudiation of Donald Trump’s agenda seen as a ‘victory’ for neighbour
  
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• Black Friday Sale

  04-11-2026 17:10 via Latest from MoneyWeek
  
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• How much do you know about the Bank of England?

  04-11-2026 16:58 via Latest from MoneyWeek
  
  The Bank of England is one of the most important financial institutions in the UK. The decisions the central bank makes echo across the country. The Bank has a history that spans hundreds of years, and is the model on which many modern central banks are based on. But how much do you know about the history of the UK’s central bank? Test your knowledge in our quiz.How well did you do in our quiz? Share your results on social media.Will the Bank of England raise UK interest rates in 2026?UK infla
  
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• Solvay strikes rare earths deal that will reduce global dependence on China

  04-11-2026 14:05 via Global Economy
  Supply from Brazilian mine will bolster high-tech magnet production in Europe and US
  
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• Nationwide launches top-rate fixed-rate savings account – but is your money better off in an ISA?

  04-11-2026 13:35 via Latest from MoneyWeek
  
  Nationwide has launched an exclusive fixed-rate savings account offering a 5.3% interest rate, which is the highest-paying option on the market right now.The building society’s new 30-month Member Exclusive Bond is available to existing Nationwide and Virgin Money customers.You need to have had a personal current account, mortgage, savings account or business savings account or loan open with either of the two brands since November 2 2026.Anna Bowes, personal finance expert at financial planni
  
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• October inflation in the Eurozone keeps ECB on course for another tightening

  04-11-2026 12:25 via Global Economy
  Headline price pressures accelerate and core inflation remains well above the ECB’s 2% target
  
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• Eurozone inflation rises to 4% in October

  04-11-2026 11:01 via Global Economy
  Consumer prices accelerate at fastest pace in three years
  
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• How demographics can distort economic narratives — redux

  04-11-2026 07:00 via Global Economy
  Per capita perspectives
  
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• Can you solve our Bank of England crossword?

  04-11-2026 07:00 via Latest from MoneyWeek
  
  The Bank of England is the central bank of the UK. It is responsible for monetary policy and maintaining financial stability in the country.The Bank of England is in charge of setting the base rate of interest. This impacts the UK economy in many ways, and can push your mortgage and savings rates up and down.How much do you know about the Bank of England? Test your knowledge in our crossword.Did you manage to finish the crossword? Share your results on social media.Will the Bank of England raise
  
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• FirstFT: Blue wave sweeps US

  04-11-2026 06:37 via Global Economy
  Also in today’s newsletter: Iran war and Qatar’s US LNG purchases
  
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• The views of the frontrunners to succeed Lagarde at the ECB

  04-11-2026 06:30 via Global Economy
  Monetary Policy Radar looks at the leading candidates’ voting history and views on the central bank’s broader toolkit
  
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• Qatar set to become world’s biggest buyer of US LNG

  04-11-2026 06:00 via Global Economy
  Once the world’s top producer, the Gulf nation will control largest share of US output by 2033
  
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• “Follow the Money”: Stephen Yiu’s strategy for the AI era

  04-11-2026 06:00 via Latest from MoneyWeek
  
  “Our investment philosophy is very simple,” says Stephen Yiu, manager of the Blue Whale Growth Fund. “It’s basically Follow the Money.”“The way that we understand how the world economy operates is that there are three sources of spending: consumer spending, enterprise [business] spending and government spending. You want to invest into companies that are going to receive incremental spending from one of these three sources.”That thinking determines where Blue Whale’s highly conce
  
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