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Stocks and bonds are heading for an inflation scare
News There is talk of the ten-year US Treasury bond yield hitting 2%, which would be enough to threaten stock prices.
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Rising bond yields rattle the financial system, sending tech stocks down
News The yield on the US ten-year Treasury has risen from 0.9% at the start of the year to almost 1.6% this week, making stocks – especially expensive tech stocks – less appealing and driving down stockmarkets.
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US stockmarket bubble just keeps getting bigger
News Despite the shine coming off tech stocks this week, valuations have been boosted by loose money and government spending.
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Engine failure brings more turbulence for Boeing
News Boeing is facing more trouble after one of its 777 aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing when an engine burst into flames.
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US stockmarkets shrug off signs of overheating
News Signs of overheating in the markets are everywhere, but that didn't stop US stocks hitting new record highs last week.
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Why has GameStop’s share price jumped by 1,700% in a month?
Opinion GameStop, a struggling American video games retailer, has seen its share price rocket as private investors do battle with hedge funds shorting the stock. John Stepek explains what's behind it all.
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Joe Biden’s spending spree will lift American spirits and markets – but it comes with a sting in the tail
Opinion New US president Joe Biden is planning to throw trillions of dollars in stimulus at his country’s economy. Markets will love that. But it comes with a catch, says Merryn Somerset Webb: rampant inflation.
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When will the US stockmarket bubble burst?
News With US stocks more expensive than before the Wall Street crash of 1929, there are growing signs of “mania”. But what will push markets over the edge?
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Prepare for the end of the epic bubble in US stocks
Advice US stocks are as expensive as they’ve ever been. How can you prepare your portfolio for a bubble bursting?
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