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Euro: too strong for its own good
Europe let money atrophy, and has been paying the price ever since. Such is the power of central bank stimulus.
Retail sales not the guide it used to be
At first glance, the Abbott honeymoon certainly shines through in the retail sales statistics.
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Twitter IPO twits haven't got the ticker
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Most intelligent money management is about paying out money now, in the hope of getting more back in the future.
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