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From the editor...
Lawsuit of the week
A turning point in economic history
Semiconductors head for “supersize bust”
China’s engine is sputtering
US inflation is still a threat
Viewpoint
■ A drought in the New York stockmarket
New headache for Haleon • GSK’s former consumer-products arm, spun off last month, has made a dismal debut on the stockmarket. Simon Wilson reports
Disney must build on its success
A stand-off over Mongolian copper
MoneyWeek’s comprehensive guide to this week’s share tips
A German view
IPO watch
How to deal with the energy crisis • Some combination of price cap and targeted help seems to be the way forward.
British universities are a “con trick”
Europe’s rivers dry up • That will have huge economic ramifications. Matthew Partridge reports
India’s massive transformation will continue
Betting on politics
News
Fixing Britain’s leaky pipes • A drought has been officially declared across much of the country, despite the fact that climate change is bringing more rain than ever. What’s going wrong?
Disney reclaims its crown • The media giant was late to the streaming party. But sometimes the latecomers have the advantage
City talk
The peril of playing it safe • Holding too much cash is painful in a high-inflation world, even if you expect the market to tread water
I wish I knew what a real interest rate was, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
Guru watch • Hao Hong, former chief strategist, Bocom
Best of the financial columnists
Money talks
Brace for global regime change
It’s time for Tory socialism
Make a mint from royalties
The internet is disappearing
The dawn of the smart factory • Exciting new technologies and trends are coming together to change the face of manufacturing. Matthew Partridge looks at the companies that will drive the fourth industrial revolution
Five smart-manufacturing stocks
Put your trust in private-equity trusts • One fund’s poor performance has dented confidence in the whole sector. This is wholly unjustified, says Max King
Latin America: the key to net-zero • The continent’s base metals are crucial to stabilising global greenhouse-gas emissions, says James McKeigue
Turning up the heat • The energy-price cap will almost double in the autumn. What does this mean for your money, and how can you alleviate the squeeze?
Insuring gifts can help you avoid IHT
Pocket money... where there’s a will
Save with salary-sacrifice • These schemes can be a valuable perk when you are building up a pension
A new type of retirement fund
News round-up... pensions for children
Strong tailwinds bode well for Chinese stocks • A professional investor tells us where he’d put his money. This week: Dale Nicholls of the Fidelity China Special Situations Trust picks three favourites
If only you’d invested...