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The Investing section combines market analysis with expert forecasts and investment strategies. It aims to help readers—from novice investors to professionals—make informed decisions across asset classes, regions and market cycles.

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ISRAEL ALLOWS GAZA FISH EXPORTS TO RESUME

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) – Israel has allowed Gaza fishermen to export their catch to the We...

11th November, 2014

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YELLEN PLEDGES CLEAR SIGNALS FOR RATE POLICIES

MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen sa...

8th November, 2014

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MINISTER: CYPRUS TO RECEIVE MORE RESCUE MONEY

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) – A Cypriot official says other nations using the euro currency have appr...

7th November, 2014

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AVERAGE US 30-YEAR LOAN RATE UP TO 4.02 PCT.

WASHINGTON (AP) – Average U.S. long-term mortgage rates rose this week, with the benchmark 30-...

7th November, 2014

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ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

HIGH CHANCE OF INFLATION FALLING BELOW ONE PER CENT IN 2015 The importance of monetary policy The mo...

7th November, 2014

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MOZAMBIQUE’S GOVERNMENT PLANS AHEAD FOR FLOODING

MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) – Mozambique’s government has announced a new plan to deal with...

7th November, 2014

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INTRALINKS DEAL FLOW PREDICTOR FORECASTS CONTINUED GROWTH IN GLOBAL M&A ACTIVITY THROUGH EARLY 2015

Intralinks predicts global announced M&A volumes in Q1 2015 will be up 10-14 percent year-over-y...

29th October, 2014

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NEW AGE OF PHYSICAL BITCOINS?

Isle of Man based TGBEX Limited launches in the UK TGBEX Limited, which claims to be the world’s fir...

29th October, 2014

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EULER HERMES 2014 NINE-MONTH RESULTS – MAINTAINING MOMENTUM

Turnover up 2.2% at constant exchange rates (+1.8% at current exchange rates) to €1,894 million Ordi...

29th October, 2014

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MORE CHANGE FOR MORTGAGES FROM BRUSSELS

Rosanna Bryant, Addleshaw Goddard LLP It is only a few months since the upheaval this spring caused...

23rd October, 2014

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DEFINED BENEFIT FOR DUMMIES: RIGHT FOR ME?

By Del Lewis Defined Benefit Plans are qualified retirement plans which are sponsored by employers....

22nd October, 2014

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ASK THE EXPERT: 5 TOP TIPS FOR INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE OUTSIDE THE UK

By Louise • £25.2 billion worth of exports from UK during July (HMRC) • Property investment generate...

10th October, 2014