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From the editor-in-chief...
Buzzfeed sued over opportunity cost
Good week for
Bad week for
Central banks change their tune
An uncertain outlook for oil supply
A resilient start for the FTSE
Viewpoint
China tries to calm markets
Big oil isn’t splashing the cash
Buffett buys a mini-me • The legendary investor has snapped up a smaller version of his own sprawling conglomerate. Matthew Partridge reports
Three big tests for Zara’s new boss
City talk
MoneyWeek’s comprehensive guide to this week’s share tips
A Swedish view
IPO watch
Russia’s war of attrition • Putin is talking peace, but he may still be stringing the West along. Emily Hohler reports
Oil squeeze set to revive Iran deal
P&O slammed for sackings • Politicians on all sides condemned the ferry firm. Matthew Partridge reports
Oil deal tries to dent the dollar’s dominance
Betting on politics
News
The way we live now... a firefighter’s new best friend
A tax raid on Big Oil • Soaring oil prices mean huge profits for energy firms. Politicians are keen to impose windfall taxes, but that could discourage vital investment in new production. Simon Wilson reports
Let’s have more unlikely deals • AMC’s investment in a gold miner is hard to justify, but companies should be a bit bolder
Who’s getting what
Nice work if you can get it
Yield curve fear is back • One of the most reliable recession indicators in markets is starting to flash red. Investors should beware
I wish I knew what a yield curve was, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
Guru watch
Best of the financial columnists
Money talks
Why countries are a fiction
Online taxes won’t save shops
Insulate to end fuel poverty
Five questions about the war
Air funds aren’t ready for take-off • There could still be some upside for aircraft-leasing vehicles, but there’s a lot of uncertainty
Activist watch
Short positions... an ill-timed Russian trade
These precious metals are dirt cheap – buy now • Some of the most important precious metals in the world are also remarkably inexpensive compared with their history. That state of affairs seems unlikely to last, says David J Stevenson
Three PGM plays to investigate
When to buy the worst British bank • Rising rates should lift profits for the whole sector if inflation doesn’t get out of control, says Bruce Packard
Fix for the long term • Rising interest rates will increase your mortgage costs. This could be a good time to lock in a five-year or ten-year deal
Pocket money... a futile wait for higher rates
Growing your business • Loans and equity financing come with different terms and conditions
Cut the cost of the NI hike
Petty cash... the end of free testing
Short this crypto dealer • Coinbase will struggle to stay ahead of circling...