Latest articles by Saloni Sardana
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Elon Musk brings some joy to bitcoin hodlers, but will it last?
News Elon Musk sent the price of bitcoin soaring with his pronouncements on social media – then sent them tumbling back down. But his latest utterings have given bitcoin hodlers some hope, says Saloni Sardana.
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How rising Covid cases in Asia spell higher inflation in the US
Analysis The Federal Reserve argues that any inflation in the US will be transitory. But that's looking less convincing by the day. And now there's now another factor to consider, says Saloni Sardana. Here, she explains how rising Covid cases in Asia will affect US inflation.
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Bitcoin plunges after China cracks down on crypto – what does this mean for investors?
Analysis Bitcoin was in freefall on Wednesday after China banned financial institutions from offering crypto services. Saloni Sardana explores what this means for the market.
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“Raise inheritance tax”, says the OECD. Governments won’t need to be told twice
News The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development is urging its members to increase their inheritance taxes. Saloni Sardana looks at what the OECD is proposing and whether the UK should raise IHT.
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How are my cryptocurrency gains taxed in the UK?
Analysis Many investors in cryptocurrencies have made big gains. But once you take profits – or even buy one cryptocurrency with another – you could be liable for capital gains tax. Saloni Sardana explains how it works.
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How will Joe Biden’s capital gains tax rise affect crypto prices?
Analysis The US president wants to increase capital gains tax – and that’s going to hit a lot of American cryptocurrency speculators. Saloni Sardana looks at how it could affect the market.
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Elon Musk springs a nasty surprise on bitcoin hodlers
News Tesla announced it will no longer accept bitcoin as payment for its cars. Saloni Sardana looks at what this means for the bellwether cryptocurrency.
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Here is why inflation will send gold soaring
Analysis Gold prices have been rising over the past month as fears of US inflation resurface. Saloni Sardana explains whether this could usher in a new bullish era for the precious metal.
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America’s largest fuel pipeline has been shut since Friday after a ransomware attack. What’s going on?
Briefings The 5,500-mile long “Colonial Pipeline” America’s longest fuel pipeline, has been shut since the weekend after it was targeted by a group of "ransomware" hackers. Saloni Sardana explains what's going on.
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How will India’s Covid crisis affect the global economy?
Analysis The wave of Covid infections sweeping through India has sparked a humanitarian crisis. But with India’s economy the fifth-biggest in the world, could it have bigger repercussions around the globe? Saloni Sardana investigates.
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Cryptocurrency ether has hit an all-time high. Why? And will the bull market last?
Opinion Cryptocurrency ether – the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap after bitcoin – hit an all-time high this week. Saloni Sardana looks at what’s behind the big rise and asks if the bull market can continue.
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The UK is sitting on its biggest debt pile since WW2. Should you be worried?
News UK government borrowing is higher than at any time since the Second World War. But with a strong economic recovery predicted, things might not be as bad as they seem, says Saloni Sardana.
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The Greensill saga: what’s it about and what does it mean for you?
Briefings The collapse of Lex Greensill’s business empire has left a trail of financial devastation across several countries. Saloni Sardana looks at what happened and who was involved.
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Can accident-prone Credit Suisse ever turn the corner?
News Swiss bank Credit Suisse is struggling to contain the damage to its reputation after becoming embroiled in the Greensill scandal and the collapse of Archegos Capital. Saloni Sardana looks at what's going on.
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What is “Britcoin” and what could it mean for you?
Analysis Rishi Sunak has asked the Bank of England to explore the possibility of creating a digital currency for the UK - dubbed Britcoin. Saloni Sardana looks at what that might mean for you.
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“Joke” cryptocurrency dogecoin goes to the moon. What’s going on?
News Dogecoin – a cryptocurrency created as a joke – has risen by more than 9,000% this year alone. Saloni Sardana looks at how something that began as an internet “meme” has taken off so spectacularly.
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Coinbase, America’s largest crypto exchange, is going public. Should you invest?
Opinion Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is to list on the Nasdaq stock exchange, hoping to cash in on the current crypto-mania. Saloni Sardana looks at whether you should buy in.
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What’s in Biden’s global corporation tax proposals?
News US president Joe Biden’s administration recently proposed a universal model for taxing global companies. Saloni Sardana looks at what's involved.
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Central banks are rushing to build digital currencies. What are they, and what do they mean for you?
Briefings As bitcoin continues to soar in value, many of the world’s central banks are looking to emulate it by issuing their own digital currencies. But central bank currencies are very different beasts to cryptocurrencies, and have much more far-reaching consequences, as Saloni Sardana explains.
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What will Joe Biden’s “build back better” plan mean for markets?
News Joe Biden recently proposed a $2trn “build back better” stimulus plan for America – on top of the $1.9trn he announced earlier this year. Saloni Sardana looks at what’s in it, and how it will affect the markets.
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BP looks set to return more money to shareholders as it beats expectations
News Oil major BP is to embark on a share buyback programme after significantly reducing its debts. Saloni Sardana looks at what it means for your portfolio.
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Is bitcoin going mainstream, and should you buy in?
Analysis Bitcoin mania shows no signs of abating. And despite the scepticism of the world’s central banks, commercial banks and institutional investors are piling in. So should you buy bitcoin too? Saloni Sardana investigates.
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Deliveroo has hit the market – but it’s not getting the warmest welcome
Analysis Food delivery company Deliveroo made its debut on the stockmarket this morning. But with the share price sliding by 30% straight away, it’s not made the best of starts. Saloni Sardana explains why investors aren’t keen.
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What does Joe Biden’s $3trn infrastructure plan mean for your money?
Analysis Joe Biden is set to announce a further $3trn of public stimulus in the US. Saloni Sardana looks at what’s on the table, and what effect it could have on the markets.
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