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If companies have too much power, we need more competition, not higher taxes
Advice Free-market capitalism is breaking down and that is going to lead to higher taxes down the line. John Stepek explains why that matters for investors.
By John Stepek Published
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What will the US central bank do next?
Opinion As the US continues to grapple with the Covid pandemic, the Federal Reserve will meet to decide what to do next on jobs, inflation and the recovery in general. John Stepek looks at its options.
By John Stepek Published
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US risks a surge in inflation
News The vast monetary stimulus unleashed in the US has raised the spectre of higher inflation.
By Alex Rankine Published
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The Fed will print whatever it takes – what does that mean for markets?
Opinion Jerome Powell, chair of the US Federal Reserve, has vowed to keep pumping money into the economy for as long as it takes to get America back on its feet. John Stepek explains what that means for your investments.
By John Stepek Published
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What Friday's stonking US jobs report means for markets
Analysis At the end of last week, US employment figures gave everyone a pleasant surprise and sparked hopes of a “V-shaped” recovery. John Stepek explains how the markets reacted, and what it means for you.
By John Stepek Published
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Trump urges the US Federal Reserve to bring in negative interest rates
News Donald Trump has urged the Federal Reserve to embrace negative interest rates.
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Coronavirus: America's central bank "goes nuclear" as politicians act
News The US Federal Reserve, America's central bank, signalled that it would do practically anything to end the turbulence and help the American economy.
By Alex Rankine Published
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Apple’s coronavirus warning won’t be the last – but will markets care?
News If one of the world's biggest companies is feeling the pain from the coronavirus, then presumably others are too, says John Stepek. That can only lead to one thing.
By John Stepek Published
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It’s still “inflation or bust” as far as the Fed is concerned
News The latest interest-rate meeting of the US Federal Reserve has confirmed what markets already knew – central banks are pursuing "inflation or bust” policies. John Stepek explains what that means for you.
By John Stepek Published
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