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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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Cryptocurrency roundup: bitcoin crashes to lowest in three months
News Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies joined in the wider market crash this week. Saloni Sardana explains what's going on, and looks at the rest of the stories that caught our eye.
By Saloni Sardana Published
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French stocks are back in fashion
News France’s CAC 40 stockmarket index gained 29% in 2021, making it the world’s best performing major market.
By Alex Rankine Published
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Interest rates might rise faster than expected – what does that mean for your money?
Analysis The idea that the US Federal Reserve could raise interest rates much earlier than anticipated has upset the markets. John Stepek explains why, and what it means for you.
By John Stepek Published
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Central banks fall far behind the curve on inflation
News The Bank of England may have raised interest rates and the US Federal Reserve is tightening policy too, but with inflation soaring, is it too little too late?
By Alex Rankine Published
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