Economics

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Index-linked gilt yields are still near record lows despite the economic recovery, which tells us that the world economy is still structurally weak

Next week will bring more signs of an economic upturn, but perhaps also hints that the pace of growth will slow later this year.

Value stocks are on high valuations, but investors should not worry about this.

High asset prices today are a sign of pessimism rather than optimism. This is a sign that investors have wised up.

Inflation will rise in the next few months. But – with some potential caveats – it is unlikely to stay high

Next week will bring news of rising inflation in the UK and US

Small caps have had a great run recently, but this will end if investors start to seriously worry about inflation

Market forces alone reduce some types of inflation

What matters is your portfolio as a whole – a fact that has important implications which investors neglect to their cost