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The taper tantrum begins
News Markets had so far shrugged off the prospect of central-bank monetary tightening. But not any more.
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Quantitative easing: too much of a good thing
Analysis The Bank of England is addicted to quantitative easing (QE), the House of Lords has warned. What does that mean for investors?
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The charts that matter: US dollar continues its bull run
Charts The US dollar’s bull run continued this week. Here’s how it affected the charts that matter most to the global economy.
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Inflation is coming, says the Bank of England – but don't expect us to react
Analysis The Bank of England is confident we’ll see inflation, but says it’s going to keep interest rates where they are and carry on printing money. John Stepek explains what that means for you.
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UK inflation jumps to the highest level in two years – a short-term blip or the start of something bigger?
Analysis UK inflation rose to 2.1% in May, the highest level in two years. Saloni Sardana looks at what’s behind the rise.
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How inflation shrinks your savings, and what to do about it
Advice It’s getting harder and harder to grow your money in real terms. Alex Rankine looks at the best savings accounts currently on offer.
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What is “Britcoin” and what could it mean for you?
Analysis Rishi Sunak has asked the Bank of England to explore the possibility of creating a digital currency for the UK - dubbed Britcoin. Saloni Sardana looks at what that might mean for you.
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When lockdown ends, be prepared for an inflationary surprise
News The government is pouring more money into the economy to tide businesses over the latest lockdown. Once lockdown ends, says John Stepek,we should see a significant bounceback in demand – and in inflation.
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Which assets would do best from the return of inflation?
Analysis If inflation becomes a genuine concern for investors, it would transform today's markets. John Stepek looks at which assets might prosper amid the turmoil.
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