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Curiouser and curiouser: 20 years in the marketsCover Story Central banks have been interfering with market and economic cycles for two decades, undermining capitalism and storing up huge trouble for the future, says Andrew Van Sickle.
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The European Central Bank throws away the rulebook to bail out ItalyOpinion The ECB has removed all constraints on asset purchases and will now buy “whatever it takes” to tackle the coronavirus. John Stepek explains what it means for Europe and for global markets.
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How the US dollar standard is now suffocating the global economyNews In times of crisis, everyone wants cash. But not just any cash – they want the US dollar. John Stepek explains why the rush for dollars is putting a big dent in an already fragile global economy.
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Don’t let a good financial crisis go to wasteFeatures The global liquidity squeeze may cause a nasty downturn. Be prepared, says Max King. If we do get another financial crisis, fill your boots.
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Italy’s debt crisis could be far messier than the Greek drama ever wasFeatures Italy’s debt is very high indeed. With the chances of repaying it slim, the eurozone is heading for yet another messy crisis. John Stepek explains what’s going on.
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Greece emerges from intensive care
Features Following three rescue packages in eight years, the eurozone’s problem child is standing on its own two feet again. But the debt crisis has merely been managed, not resolved. Alex Rankine reports.
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Why the US mid-term elections might spell good news for goldFeatures Many factors influence the price of gold. One of the biggest is interest rates. And upcoming elections in the US could determine the future of both, says John Stepek.
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Italy is testing Mario Draghi to step in and do “whatever it takes”
Features The Greek debt crisis was contained because the ECB vowed to do “whatever it takes” to backstop things. John Stepek asks if it’s prepared to do the same with Italy.
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Long-term refinancing operations (LTRO)
Glossary The Long-term refinancing operations (LTRO) of the European Central Bank (ECB) are designed to provide stability to Europe’s banking sector.
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