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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.
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Six of the most interesting books I read in 2021
Reviews John Stepek picks six of his favourite books covering everything from blockchain to stockpicking, and the perils of doing business in Russia.
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Will emerging markets have a better 2022, or is it downhill from here?
Analysis Emerging market equities had a dismal year in 2021. John Stepek asks if 2022 will be any better, and takes a look at some of the most promising areas for investors.
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How Omicron could trigger stagflation
Analysis As Omicron runs rife, populations are hunkering down, stifling consumption and growth. But with politicians and central banks reluctant to spend, that raises the threat of stagflation. John Stepek explains why.
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The US central bank is winding down QE faster than planned – so why are markets bouncing?
Analysis The Federal Reserve is to speed up the pace at which it is winding down QE, its money-printing programme. But instead of going into shock, stockmarkets rose. John Stepek explains what's going on.
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In defence of fossil fuels
Opinion Fossil fuels are the subject of a lot of hate these days. But without them and the cheap, reliable and abundant energy they have provided, we’d be lost, says Dominic Frisby.
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Evergrande has finally officially defaulted – what does that mean for your money?
Analysis Evergrande, the Chinese property giant, has defaulted on its debts. John Stepek asks if it is just the first in a long line of Chinese property companies to fail, and what it might mean for you.
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We’re at another turning point in the 100-year cycle of money – here’s what to do
Analysis Money has always moved in 100-year cycles. And we’re at another turning point now, says Dominic Frisby – money has gone from gold to government-backed paper, and now to blockchain technology. Here’s what that means for you.
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It’s official – inflation is no longer transitory
Analysis America’s central bank has had a change of heart on inflation, and wants to retire the word “transitory”. John Stepek explains what that means for markets, the economy, and for you.
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