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What do Turkey’s tumbling lira and America’s oil raid have in common?
Analysis Joe Biden’s confirmation that Jerome Powell will stay on as Fed chair has sent jitters in markets from Turkey to Texas. John Stepek explains what’s going on.
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The charts that matter: inflation fears give gold a much needed boost
Charts US inflation hit its highest in 30 years this week, driving gold and bitcoin to new highs. Here’s how that has affected the charts that matter most to the global economy.
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Central banks are still sticking to the plan on inflation
Analysis Investors had prepared for central banks to raise interest rates. But the Fed and the Bank of England remain dovish – and markets are comfortable with this. John Stepek explains what's going on.
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The charts that matter: a tale of two central banks
Charts Government bond yields slipped around the world this week. Here’s how that has affected the charts that matter most to the global economy.
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The Bank of England gives markets a shock
Analysis Despite warning that it would have to act on inflation, the Bank of England has opted not to raise interest rates. John Stepek looks at the markets’ reaction and asks: what now?
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The Federal Reserve is printing less money – so why have markets hit record levels?
Analysis America’s central bank has started “tapering” – cutting back on its quantitative easing programme. But instead of markets falling, they’re hitting record highs. John Stepek explains what’s going on.
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The one thing that can pop the house price bubble
Opinion The Bank of England has made it clear that interest rates will rise before Christmas. And if there's one thing that can burst the house price bubble, says John Stepek, it's higher interest rates.
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Budget 2021: the chickens come home to roost
Opinion Rishi Sunak delivered his budget today amid a fragile and uncertain time. Max King analyses.
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How to invest as oil prices keep heading higher
Analysis Oil prices are soaring reversing a sharp meltdown seen at the depths of the Covid-19 crisis. Saloni Sardana explores how you can play the market.
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