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The charts that matter: China upsets cryptocurrency markets
Charts Bitcoin slid again this week after China declared all cryptocurrency transactions illegal. Here’s what’s happened to the charts that matter most to the global economy.
By Ben Judge Published
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Prepare for the rise of the “labour-lite” business
Opinion Staff shortages are not going away any time soon – businesses that can do without a big workforce will thrive, says Matthew Lynn.
By Matthew Lynn Published
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The charts that matter: gold and bitcoin both slide
Charts Gold and its modern counterpart, bitcoin, both sold off this week. Here’s what’s happened to the charts that matter most to the global economy.
By Ben Judge Published
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The charts that matter: markets shrug off taper talk
Charts Markets reacted calmly to the Federal Reserve’s confirmation that it would be reducing its monetary stimulus. Here’s what’s happened to the charts that matter most to the global economy.
By Ben Judge Published
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Global debt pile reaches war-time levels
News Global governments' fiscal support measures has left us with “war-time era” debt levels. A reckoning is inevitable.
By Alex Rankine Published
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The charts that matter: markets cheer Powell’s inaction
Charts Markets were holding their breath for most of the week ahead of the Fed's Jackson Hole Symposium but in the end they cheered Chair Jay Powell's inaction. Here’s what’s happened to the charts that matter most to the global economy.
By Saloni Sardana Published
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Australia and the economic costs of a “zero Covid-19” strategy
Briefings Some countries, such as Australia, pursued a strategy of trying to completely suppress the spread of the coronavirus. Did it work? And what does it cost?
By Simon Wilson Published
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The charts that matter: “growth scare” grips the markets
Charts Asset prices fell hard this week as investors reassessed the “reflation trade”. Here’s what’s happened to the charts that matter most to the global economy.
By Ben Judge Published
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This growth scare will pass – but it might make the Fed stay its hand
Analysis As the world continues to grapple with Covid-19, markets are starting to worry that "normal" might not return as soon as everyone hoped. John Stepek looks at what that might mean for you.
By John Stepek Published
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