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With bitcoin hitting new highs, it’ll likely reach the US$100,000 milestone before 2024 is out

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24 April 202423 April 2024

Cryptocurrencies are surging again. Bitcoin has just hit an all-time high of more than US$72,000 (£56,300), pushing past the level of circa US$69,000 where it turned back during its last...Read More >

Why Russia has put the rouble on a gold standard – but it’s unlikely to last

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6 April 202223 February 2023

The Bank of Russia, the country’s central bank, has surprisingly announced a fixed price for buying gold with roubles. With a price of RUB5,000 (£45.12) for a gram of gold, to my…Read More >

Why Brexit is causing turmoil for the pound and other markets

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17 December 201817 December 2018

The uncertainties posed by Brexit are playing havoc with the pound and other markets. Henley Business School’s Andrew Urquhart and Trinity College Dublin’s Brian Lucey chart Sterling’s bumpy ride since…Read More >