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Does Russia's move to price energy in roubles threaten the US dollar?
Analysis Russia is no longer accepting dollars as payment for its energy. Could this threaten the dollar’s status as global reserve currency? John Stepek is not so sure.
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The FTSE 100 is doing moderately well – can this continue?
Analysis The FTSE 100 performed well and better than expected in the first quarter of 2022. John Stepek looks at what has changed.
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The cost of living crisis just got worse – happy Bleak Friday
Analysis Today is "Bleak Friday", when your energy bill goes up along with big rises for council tax, food and petrol. There's no easy solution to the cost of living crisis, says John Stepek. So what should you do?
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UK house prices are rising at the fastest rate in 17 years. How?!
Analysis House prices are rising at over 14% a year – the highest annual growth rate since 2004. John Stepek explains why and asks: will UK house prices crash soon?
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Copper is set for a long bull market – here’s how to invest in it
Tips Commodity prices have started to cool – with the exception of one industrial metal that is in short supply but is an essential ingredient in almost everything. Dominic Frisby picks the best ways to invest in copper.
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Will there be a recession this year?
Analysis With household finances getting squeezed hard, the UK's consumption-led economy could be heading for a recession. John Stepek looks at what could go wrong for Britain – and what could go right.
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What the collapse in the yen and surging bond yields have in common
Analysis As bond yields surge, the Japanese yen – often seen as a “safe haven” investment – is falling in value. And that’s confusing investors. John Stepek explains what’s going on.
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Larry Fink is wrong – globalisation peaked a while ago. But what happens now?
Analysis Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, says Russia's invasion of Ukraine has prompted the end of globalisation. But he's wrong, says John Stepek. It's just one more step on a journey we started a long time ago.
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Has the pound already hit its highest point for this cycle?
Analysis The pound moves in an eight-year cycle, says Dominic Frisby. And in its latest cycle, it may have nowhere to go but down.
