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The US central bank is winding down QE faster than planned – so why are markets bouncing?
Analysis The Federal Reserve is to speed up the pace at which it is winding down QE, its money-printing programme. But instead of going into shock, stockmarkets rose. John Stepek explains what's going on.
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UK inflation hits a 30-year high – but will the Bank of England raise interest rates?
Analysis UK inflation is now rising at a rate of 5.1% a year – its highest in 30 years and a lot higher than the Bank’s target of 2%. So, asks John Stepek, will the Bank of England Raise interest rates?
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How to free up extra Christmas cash for your business
Advice Too few small businesses keep unnecessary costs to an absolute minimum. Here are six ideas that might pay for a Christmas bonus.
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US inflation is at a near-40-year high. So why are markets so calm?
Analysis US inflation is rising at 6.8% a year – the highest level for nearly four decades. But markets still seem to be taking it in their stride. John Stepek explains why.
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The charts that matter: a tough week for bitcoin
Charts Cryptocurrency bitcoin slid by some 20% this week. Here’s what else happened to the charts that matter most to the global economy.
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Germany’s new government marks a radical transformation
Briefings New chancellor Olaf Scholz, who takes the reins from Angela Merkel, was in many ways the continuity candidate. But his government has radical plans for the future.
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The MoneyWeek Podcast: George Maher on what we can learn from the fall of the Roman Empire
Podcasts In the latest MoneyWeek Podcast, Merryn talks to actuary and author George Maher about the economy of the Roman Empire and what eventually led to its downfall – and the parallels with today.
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Why Britain should join the race to corner the cannabis market
Opinion Germany’s government is to legalise cannabis – but Britain risks getting left behind in a growing new industry, says Matthew Lynn.
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The charts that matter: omicron rattles markets
Charts Markets were rattled by the emergence of a new strain of Covid-19. Here’s how it has affected the charts that matter most to the global economy.
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