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The spectre of stagflation shakes stockmarkets
News Stockmarkets are getting increasingly jumpy about stagflation, the combination of economic stagnation and high inflation, with America’s S&P 500 down by 4.8% in September and the FTSE 100 by 1%.
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The oil price is spiking higher – and there’s no reason to expect it to drop from here
Analysis The oil price has been climbing steadily over the last year or so. And with producers unwilling to raise output, it’s set to keep going. John Stepek explains what’s going on.
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Gas prices explode – and oil prices will follow
News After gas prices hit new highs, Brent crude oil prices have broken through $80 a barrel for the first time in almost three years.
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What do higher oil prices mean for investors?
Briefings The oil price has hit its highest in three years as post-pandemic demand rebounds. Saloni Sardana looks at what's going on and how it could affect you.
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Hold gold: insuring your portfolio could prove lucrative
Cover Story Gold has had a grim year, but the backdrop for the traditional safe haven and store of value remains auspicious. There is scope for the price to jump by 30%-40%, says Dominic Frisby
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Oil is taking a well-earned rest. But the bull market isn’t done yet
Opinion The oil price has more than doubled in the last five years. It’s come off the boil recently, but in the longer term, things are still looking good. Dominic Frisby looks at what’s next for oil.
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I wish I knew what an index was, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
Videos The FTSE 100 is probably the best-known stockmarket index in the UK. But what exactly is an index?
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What Opec’s squabbling means for oil
News Failure of the "Opec+" oil cartel to reach agreement after a disastrous meeting has seen oil prices soar.
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What’s driving the oil price volatility, and where could it go next?
Briefings The oil price has whipsawed in volatile trading, after Opec delayed a key production meeting. Saloni Sardana looks at what's going on, and where the oil price could go from here.
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