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Why a strong dollar hurts – and what you can do about it
Analysis The US dollar is at its strongest level in 20 years. That’s bad news for most investment assets, says John Stepek – here’s why
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Can anything stop the dollar’s devastating bull run?
Analysis The US dollar has been on a massive bull run for the last year or so. Commodity prices are sliding, and the euro – maybe even the pound – could hit parity. But when it turns there will be mad scramble, says Dominic Frisby. Here, he looks at what might halt the runaway dollar.
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A recruitment firm to bet on as the world gets back to work
Tips Recruitment consultant Hays has been volatile, but results are strong and trends encouraging. Matthew Partridge explains the best way to play the share price.
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Shrinking credibility leaves sterling resembling an emerging-market currency
News UK monetary policy and the effects of Brexit are undermining confidence in sterling – it is increasingly resembling an emerging-market currency.
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What the UK’s no-confidence vote means for the pound
News Boris Johnson is to face a vote of confidence in Parliament after a group of Conservative MPs turned against him. Saloni Sardana looks at what it might mean for the pound.
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Could a stronger euro bring relief to global markets?
Analysis The European Central Bank is set to end its negative interest rate policy. That should bring some relief to markets, says John Stepek. Here’s why.
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JD Sports will get back on track – here's how to play it
Tips Sportswear retailer JD Sports was a profitable trade in 2019 and is worth watching again, says Matthew Partridge.
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Currencies: the yen just keeps on tumbling
News The Japanese yen is trading close to a 20-year low with the US dollar, with the Bank of Japan in no rush to raise interest rates.
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The return of the currency wars
Analysis The post-2008 currency wars were all about the race to the bottom. The post-Covid world is very different, says John Stepek.
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