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The US dollar is in a bull market. That’s bad news for most assets
Analysis Even with the Federal Reserve printing money hand over fist, the US dollar has made a bottom and is now in a bull market. That has serious implications for investors, says Dominic Frisby.
By Dominic Frisby Published
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The US dollar will soon start to slide
News The US dollar enjoyed its best quarter since 2018 in the first three months of this year, driven by higher US Treasury bond yields. But the period of dollar strength should ultimately fade away.
By Alex Rankine Published
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The Turkish lira crashed this morning. What’s going on?
Analysis The Turkish lira crashed after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sacked the country’s central bank governor. Saloni Sardana looks at what’s behind it all, and what it means for investors.
By Saloni Sardana Published
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The pound is looking promising – against one major currency in particular
Analysis The pound is having a good year against the dollar and the euro. But it is against the Japanese yen where things look most promising. And this trend could go on for years, says Dominic Frisby.
By Dominic Frisby Published
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Sterling’s strong start to 2021
News The pound has enjoyed a strong start to the year, but that isn’t great news for investors.
By Alex Rankine Published
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The US dollar’s rally will fade away
News The US dollar, having been widely tipped to fall this year, is up by about 1.2% so far against a basket of six major trading partners’ currencies. But the rally won't last.
By Alex Rankine Published
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Here’s why you should pay attention to the Chinese yuan
Opinion The Chinese yuan is at its strongest level for over two years – and a strong yuan means higher inflation. That’s something you need to prepare for, says John Stepek.
By John Stepek Published
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With Brexit back in the news, which way now for the pound sterling?
Opinion Whether the UK and EU come to a Brexit deal or not, we’re unlikely to see any nasty surprises in the currency markets, says Dominic Frisby. Here, he explains why, and looks at what the coming days, weeks and months might hold for the pound.
By Dominic Frisby Published
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A weakening US dollar is good news for markets – but will it continue?
Opinion The US dollar – the most important currency in the world – is on the slide. And that's good news for the stockmarket rally. John Stepek looks at what could derail things.
By John Stepek Published
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