China’s gold buying challenges dollar

China is increasingly expanding its gold reserves and ditching the dollar in moves that could have implications on investments, the CEO and founder of a leading financial advisory and fintech has warned.

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Steady post-inflation shock

By Craig Erlam Stock markets are mixed on Thursday following a rollercoaster week in the run-up to, and aftermath of, the US inflation report. Investors got ahead of themselves in a desperate

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Focus on central banks

By Craig Erlam A slightly positive start to trading on Thursday, as traders eye ECB minutes early afternoon and the start of the Jackson Hole Symposium. The minutes will likely provide further

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Asia starts week cautiously

By Jeffrey Halley Recessionary concerns continue to hold back the buy-the-dippers in Asia on Monday, with stock markets ignoring the strong rally by US index futures. It is always worth taking the

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Hawks fill the skies

By Jeffrey Halley The procession of central banks hiking rates in an attempt to see off inflation has continued over the last 24 hours. The Bank of Canada hiked by 0.50% overnight,

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