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It’s only nature

by Paul Stewart | Jun 29, 2022 | Golden Oldie, The Analyst

Originally published May 2022. Everything follows a cycle, says this writer. Cycles are vital in nature. The carbon cycle, the nitrogen cycle, the hydrological cycle, planetary orbits, the phases of the moon and ocean tides – all are cyclical and linked to the process...

Should you buy Rio Tinto for its 17% dividend yield?

by John Kingham | Jun 29, 2022 | The Fund Manager, zLead Article, zNewsletter

Rio Tinto’s shareholders are probably very happy. Thanks to significantly higher prices for its core products of iron ore, aluminium and copper, the company’s 2021 dividend comes to more than $10. That’s almost twice the previous record dividend and...

Ukraine war: as the conflict at sea intensifies, Russia’s prospects of victory look further off than ever

by Basil Germond | Jun 28, 2022 | The Professor, zLead Article, zNewsletter

The Ukraine war is at a strategic turning point. As the Russian offensive intensifies in the Donbas without resulting in any substantial gains, western leaders warn that the war will be long, and supporting Ukraine must be sustained in the long term. At the same time,...

Bad explanations for inflation

by Alexander William Salter | Jun 27, 2022 | The Economist, zLead Article, zNewsletter

While decomposing inflation into its constituent parts is empirically tricky, its essence is simple. Inflation results from too much money chasing too few goods. Milton Friedman popularised this rule of thumb. Its combination of intelligibility and explanatory power...

Working in the metaverse: what virtual office life could look like

by Sam Gilbert | Jun 27, 2022 | Golden Oldie, The Analyst

Originally published May 2022. In the context of work, the digital divide has become less about access to devices and connectivity and more about skills and mindset. Many experienced professionals have never learned more than the rudimentary basics of email, web...

It’s only nature

Working in the metaverse: what virtual office life could look like

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