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UK house prices are definitely cooling off – but are they heading for a fall?
UK house prices are definitely cooling off – but are they heading for a fall?
UK house prices hit a fresh high in June, but as interest rates start to rise, the market is cooling John Stepek assesses just how much of an effect h…
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Despite cooling UK house prices, builders are charging ahead
Despite cooling UK house prices, builders are charging ahead
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Will the UK's property slowdown turn into a house-price crash?
Will the UK's property slowdown turn into a house-price crash?
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Ray Dalio’s shrewd $10bn bet on the collapse of European stocks
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Persimmon yields 12.3%, but can you trust the company to deliver?
Persimmon yields 12.3%, but can you trust the company to deliver?
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Is inflation about to drop as recession takes hold?
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Central banks are raising interest rates in an attempt to curb soaring inflation. But will that push the economy into recession? John Stepek looks at …
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