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Central banks change their tune on inflation
News With prices rising at 7.9% in the US and 6.2% in the UK, and global commodity prices surging, central banks around the world are being forced into inflation-fighting mode.
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The stockmarket rebound has nothing to do with Ukraine or the Federal Reserve
Analysis Stockmarkets bounced yesterday after the Fed raised interest rates and hopes of peace in Ukraine rose. But more relevant was what happened in China. John Stepek explains why.
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The US Federal Reserve must fight its own battles
Opinion Getting involved in other political fights will undermine the credibility of America's central bank – and that could affect us all, says Matthew Lynn.
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Nature is healing – government bond yields are turning positive again
Analysis Negative bond yields are finally coming to an end as central banks change tack. But can the markets cope? John Stepek looks at what might come next.
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Central-bank monetary tightening rattles tech stocks
News Central banks are turning more hawkish on raising interest rates - and tech stocks don't like it.
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What does the future hold for central bank digital currencies?
Briefings Many of the world's central banks – including the Bank of England – have expressed an interest in creating their own digital currencies. Shivani Khandekar looks at the state of play in central bank digital currencies.
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Are recession fears justified? Maybe it’s time to look on the bright side
Analysis There's a lot to feel nervous about right now, and many people are worrying about an impending recession. But it's by no means certain, says John Stepek. There are still plenty of reasons to be cheerful.
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The Federal Reserve has turned inflation-fighter – how do you invest now?
Analysis The US Federal Reserve has become much more hawkish on inflation and less concerned with the markets' reaction to rising interest rates. John Stepek explains way, and picks the best sector to buy to take advantage.
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How to invest in energy and metals as tech stocks crash
Analysis It’s been a terrible week for stockmarkets. But not everything is crashing – “real” assets such as metals and energy are holding up well and should have a good 2022. Dominic Frisby picks the best ways to buy in.
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