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What the UK’s no-confidence vote means for the pound
News Boris Johnson is to face a vote of confidence in Parliament after a group of Conservative MPs turned against him. Saloni Sardana looks at what it might mean for the pound.
By Saloni Sardana Published
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Could a stronger euro bring relief to global markets?
Analysis The European Central Bank is set to end its negative interest rate policy. That should bring some relief to markets, says John Stepek. Here’s why.
By John Stepek Published
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Currencies: the yen just keeps on tumbling
News The Japanese yen is trading close to a 20-year low with the US dollar, with the Bank of Japan in no rush to raise interest rates.
By Alex Rankine Published
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The return of the currency wars
Analysis The post-2008 currency wars were all about the race to the bottom. The post-Covid world is very different, says John Stepek.
By John Stepek Published
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If the US dollar keeps rising from here, it’s going to hurt
Analysis The US dollar is on a bull run, sending every other asset into freefall. And it's at a particularly critical point right now, says Dominic Frisby. Here, he looks at where things stand, and what might come next.
By Dominic Frisby Published
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China’s currency is falling – the last time it did this, markets crashed
Analysis China’s currency, the yuan, has seen its biggest drop since 2015. And with a slowing economy, it won't be raising interest rates. John Stepek explains how that will affect the global economy, the markets, and you.
By John Stepek Published
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Why Russian sanctions could make the dollar less attractive
Analysis The US dollar could lose its appeal if America keeps sanctioning countries like Iran and Russia. Alex Rankine explains why.
By Alex Rankine Published
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Does Russia's move to price energy in roubles threaten the US dollar?
Analysis Russia is no longer accepting dollars as payment for its energy. Could this threaten the dollar’s status as global reserve currency? John Stepek is not so sure.
By John Stepek Last updated
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Has the pound already hit its highest point for this cycle?
Analysis The pound moves in an eight-year cycle, says Dominic Frisby. And in its latest cycle, it may have nowhere to go but down.
By Dominic Frisby Published
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