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Conserving savings is a top concern in 2022, as the global economy faces abnormally high inflation and poor growth prospects
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The dollar remains unrivalled as the global reserve currency with the euro still far from challenging its position.
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Elon Musk called ESG a ‘scam’ after Tesla was removed from the S&P 500 ESG Index. Does he have a point?
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As experts predict that oil prices will rise to $200 per barrel due to supply interruptions from Russia, stagflation fears mount.
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S&P 500 and US Tech 100 are among the most popular indices in the world.
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There are mixed views on whether a stock market correction could happen soon, but commodity exposure is key.
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Oil climbs as energy shares mix and gold retreats on Wednesday
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Economist says war in Europe will lead to global economic uncertainty
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Economist: Gasoline will cost more as oil prices surge
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Crude prices skid as energy shares spike mid-day Wednesday
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Gold and oil rise Tuesday afternoon
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The preconditions for a gold rally have been accumulating, as geopolitics and inflation risk threaten global growth
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Crude prices go up, gold loses ground and auto shares tank on Tuesday