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What Biden’s blockbuster budget means for inflation
Analysis US president Joe Biden announced a $6 trillion budget last week. Saloni Sardana explains why this will add to inflation fears.
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The real problem of Universal Basic Income (UBI)
Merryn's Blog April employment numbers showed 75 per cent fewer people in the US returned to employment compared to expectations. Merryn Somerset-Webb explains how excessive government support is causing a shortage of labour.
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The US jobs market is already generating inflation
News US business leaders are complaining about a tight job market, which is feeding through into higher wages.
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Why woeful US jobs data might spell higher inflation in the near future
Analysis The latest US employment figures were much worse than expected. And that matters not just for the US economy, but for global markets too – and for inflation in particular. John Stepek explains why.
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What will Joe Biden’s “build back better” plan mean for markets?
News Joe Biden recently proposed a $2trn “build back better” stimulus plan for America – on top of the $1.9trn he announced earlier this year. Saloni Sardana looks at what’s in it, and how it will affect the markets.
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What does Joe Biden’s $3trn infrastructure plan mean for your money?
Analysis Joe Biden is set to announce a further $3trn of public stimulus in the US. Saloni Sardana looks at what’s on the table, and what effect it could have on the markets.
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America's $1.9trn supercharged economic recovery
News The US economy grew at an annualised rate of 4.1% in the final quarter of 2020, and was forecast to regain pre-pandemic levels by the third quarter of this year even without Joe Biden's $1.9trn stimulus package.
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How long can the Federal Reserve keep markets happy?
Analysis Markets breathed a sigh of relief after the Federal Reserve said it wouldn't raise interest rates for some time yet. But, asks John Stepek, how long will it be before they get the jitters again?
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Will Biden’s stimulus package fuel global inflation – and how can you protect your wealth?
Cover Story Joe Biden’s latest stimulus package threatens to fuel inflation around the globe. What should investors do?
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