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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.
By John Stepek Published
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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.
By John Stepek Published
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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.
By Dominic Frisby Published
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Bitcoin is down more than 50% since its all-time high. What is going on?
News Bitcoin, the world's most popular cryptocurrency, is trading more than 50% below its all-time high in November. Saloni Sardana explains why the digital currency is in freefall.
By Saloni Sardana Published
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US inflation still shows no sign of fading
News Annual US inflation hit 7% in December, its highest since 1982, while core inflation rose to 5.5%. That suggests high price rises are going nowhere soon.
By Alex Rankine Published
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HubSpot: a tech stock set to tumble
Tips US tech stocks have had a fantastic couple of years. But this year is unlikely to be so bullish for high-fliers that can’t turn big profits.
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Seize these investment trust bargains in 2022
Tips Attractive investment trusts are trading at a discount, and those waiting for the perfect time to buy will miss out. Max King picks a selection of the best investment trusts to buy for 2022.
By Max King Published
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Tech stocks teeter as US Treasury bond yields rise
News The realisation that central banks are about to tighten their monetary policies caused a sell-off in the tech-heavy Nasdaq stock index and the biggest rise in US Treasury bond yields since 2019.
By Alex Rankine Published
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US inflation is at its highest since 1982. Why aren’t markets panicking?
Analysis US inflation is at 7% – the last time it was this high interest rates were at 14%. But instead of panicking, markets just shrugged. John Stepek explains why they’re so relaxed about things.
By John Stepek Published
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