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Oct 2022
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US inflation shocker leaves trail of con...

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Send us Fan Mail US inflation surprises to the upside, boosting Fed rate bets. Dollar jumps and stocks drop, before a stunning turnaround. Yen sinks even deeper, sterling capitalizes on political reversal. Risk Warning: 77.74% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can afford to take the ... Show More
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