European Union
The latest news, updates and opinions on European Union from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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GDPGlossary Gross domestic product (GDP) is a measure of the total amount of goods and services produced by a country in a specific period of time, usually a year or a quarter.
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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Gold or bitcoin: what will replace the US dollar?Analysis As Russia and the West move further apart, there’s a growing need for a new global reserve currency. The US dollar could soon be replaced by gold or bitcoin, argues Dominic Frisby.
By Dominic Frisby Published
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Eurozone inflation hits 10.7% in OctoberNews Inflation across the eurozone hit 10.7% in October. What does it mean for your money?
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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A forgotten lesson on the dangers of energy price capsAnalysis Liz Truss’s proposed energy price cap is an ambitious gamble. But a similar programme in Spain ended up being a fiasco, say Max King and Tom Murley. Here, they explain why Truss’s plan could be doomed to failure.
By Max King Published
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The fallout from Europe’s energy crisisNews The soaring price of gas could see the EU impose a cap on the price of electricity generated by nuclear and renewables, while signs of strain appear in the energy derivatives market, and investors are dumping European stocks.
By Alex Rankine Published
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The best way to invest in natural gasTips David Stevenson looks at the best way to invest in natural gas as the demand for the commodity surges.
By David J. Stevenson Published
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With energy bills rising prepare for a cold, expensive winterAnalysis Soaring energy bills will be a shock once temperatures fall. Prepare now, says Philip Pilkington.
By Philip Pilkington Last updated
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European stocks are ignored and cheap – but possibly not for longNews European stocks are out of favour, with some analysts predicting their worst year since 2008. But the worst of the sell-off could be over, and European value shares in particular look appealing.
By Alex Rankine Published
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Don't be scared by economic forecastingEditor's letter The Bank of England warned last week the UK will tip into recession this year. But predictions about stockmarkets, earnings or macroeconomic trends can be safely ignored, says Andrew Van Sickle.
By Andrew Van Sickle Published
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