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The end of currency a tailwind for UK investors
A weak pound and strong dollar are unlikely to keep bolstering returns for British investors over the next decade.
29 Jun 2020
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Is the pound really turning into an emerging-market currency?
Some analysts have suggested that sterling's volatility makes the pound "more like the Mexican peso than the US dollar". John Stepek asks whether this…
25 Jun 2020
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The charts that matter: the green shoots of global recovery?
With US employment data coming in much better than expected, John Stepek looks at how that’s affected the charts that matter most to the global econom…
6 Jun 2020
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Why a stronger euro is good news for investors
The fragile state of the eurozone has for a long time brought the threat of deflation. But the ECB’s latest moves have dampened those fears. John Step…
5 Jun 2020
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Bitcoin has just “halved” again – what does that mean, and should you buy in?
Cryptocurrency bitcoin has just hit a milestone, where the rate of new coins being produced halves. Dominic Frisby explains what that means.
13 May 2020
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The charts that matter: the helicopters are unleashed
In a week when all sense of what's normal went out the window, John Stepek looks at what's happened to the charts that matter most to the global econo…
21 Mar 2020
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The euro: will the single currency survive the coronavirus?
The EU has failed to convince anyone that it has either the will or the tools to keep the eurozone together in the face of the coronavirus epidemic.
20 Mar 2020
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How the US dollar standard is now suffocating the global economy
In times of crisis, everyone wants cash. But not just any cash – they want the US dollar. John Stepek explains why the rush for dollars is putting a b…
19 Mar 2020
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The euro’s slide against the US dollar looks set to continue
The euro has been in a bear market against the US dollar for two years now. And on a broader scale since 2008. A decline like that is telling us somet…
19 Feb 2020
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Currency Corner: As Britain leaves the EU, what lies ahead for the pound?
On Brexit Day, there’s only one currency pair to look at, says Dominic Frisby – the pound and the euro. Will sterling continue to strengthen, or will …
31 Jan 2020
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Currency Corner: the US dollar could go a lot higher against the euro
Since the 2008 financial crisis, the euro has been in a steady decline against the US dollar. That's likely to continue, says Dominic Frisby. Here's h…
24 Jan 2020
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Currency Corner: how is the New Zealand dollar doing against its US counterpart?
The New Zealand dollar has been doing well against the US dollar in recent months, but has started to wobble a little. Is it still a buy? Dominic Fris…
20 Jan 2020
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The currencies to bet on this year
The US dollar could be set to weaken this year, while the euro, Canadian dollar and the Swiss franc could be good bets for optimistic traders.
17 Jan 2020
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Currency Corner: how high can the pound go against the euro in 2020?
In the month in which we should finally leave the European Union, Dominic Frisby takes a look at the pound vs the euro and asks just how high sterling…
13 Jan 2020
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Currency Corner: the US dollar is the one to watch for 2020
Markets have been in two minds about the US dollar. But that could soon change, says Dominic Frisby. And it may have some big surprises in store for 2…
23 Dec 2019
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The charts that matter: as the year draws to a close, optimism reigns
At the end of an eventful year, John Stepek casts his eye over the charts that matter the most to the global economy.
21 Dec 2019
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Don’t bet on a stellar 2020 for the pound – but UK stocks should do fine
With the dust starting to settle after the general election, John Stepek looks at what the new Tory government might mean for your investments.
17 Dec 2019
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Currency Corner: what the Tory landslide means for the pound
Sterling loved the Conservative election victory. In this week#s Currency Corner, Dominic Frisby looks at just how high the pound could go next.
13 Dec 2019
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Why the Conservative victory is good news for investors
The Conservatives' election victory is a big deal, says John Stepek. Markets have bounced and the pound has surged. Here's what it all means for the e…
13 Dec 2019
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It’s inflation or bust as far as the Federal Reserve is concerned
The US Federal Reserve decided not to raise interest rates at its latest meeting, preferring to wait until inflation really takes off. John Stepek exp…
12 Dec 2019
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Currency Corner: is the New Zealand dollar about to make a big comeback?
In this week's Currency Corner, Dominic Frisby explains why he's tempted to buy the New Zealand dollar.
6 Dec 2019
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The charts that matter: will the US dollar crack?
The US dollar is a lot stronger than it was a fortnight ago. Can that continue? John Stepek looks to the charts that matter most to the global economy…
30 Nov 2019