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Bitcoin investment simulator!

Workers will soon be able to put some of their retirement savings in bitcoin, but the crypto crash has made it clear what a risky bet it is. The currency has lost more than 50 percent of its value from November to May. So while those who invested in bitcoin even two years ago may have seen big returns, any investor jumping in now could be in for losses. You can use the NBC news simulator whereby you’ll have $10,000 to play with, and you can put up to $2,000 in bitcoin. Pick any start date in the past 18 months — or use our presets — and see which would have been the better

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Waitlist for the NHS growing despite investment!

Sajid Javid confirms that the waitlist for NHS will continue to grow as healthcare in the UK is struggling to cope with the post pandemic surge in demand. This confirmation has been made despite the significant Government investment. The NHS was still struggling to address the waitlists that had been exacerbated by a pandemic which forced thousands of treatments across the UK to be blocked. He had previously outlined a plan to implement a series of “community diagnostic centres” to ease the burden of tests and treatments taking place within hospitals.Despite current pressu

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Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Acquires 5% Stake In Nintendo:

This now known to be Saudi Arabia's public investment fund's [PIF] biggest investments to date. PIF has acquired a 5.01% stake in Nintendo, stating that the move is for investment purposes. That stake makes it the fifth biggest shareholder of Nintendo. Saudi Arabia's PIF has been particularly active this year; in February it spent around $1 billion on stakes across two businesses. The bigger chunk was spent on 5% of Nexon, a Korean firm with hugely successful online games.  Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund also has high profile stakes in Activision Blizzard (pending t

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Millionaires prioritise recycling over ethical investments when considering the environment:

UK pension funds are worth over £2.7tn, money which Coutts claims could be used to help invest in ethical and sustainable causes. Making changes to their portfolios however would be more beneficial and have a better impact to the planet. Britain’s millionaires do not realise they can make a far bigger difference to the planet with their investments and pensions than they can by sorting their recycling. ______________________________________ Do you invest ethically / know what ethical investments are?

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U.N. Chief calls for debt relief in West Africa.

The Post COVID investment trip made Antonio Guterres urged debt relief for African countries and more investment to help their economies recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and weather the impacts of the Ukraine war. Supply disruptions due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine have caused simultaneous food, energy and finance crises in Africa and beyond, Guterres said. Public debt ratios in sub-Saharan Africa are at their highest in more than two decades, the IMF said last week. It was called on wealthy countries and pharmaceutical companies to accelerate donations of COVID-19 v

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How to protect your investment portfolio against inflation.

For you to protect your investment against inflation there are many alternative investment plans. For example, in terms of tangible investments there are gold, art, wine, vintage cars and gemstones. However, these are long term. The reality of the value changing drastically day to day is unlikely and you are looking at small increments. The immediate profit is trading, however, these trades can be scary as there is fear that the markets will crash. This is why businesses and individuals should investigate investment options that have less correlation to the global economy

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Threat of recession for the U.K. – investment will do the trick.

Soaring inflation rates in all sectors is causing a huge decline in customer spending power, due to a decrease in disposable wage. The double blow from slowing post-lockdown growth and rising living costs after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could result in a fall in gross domestic product (GDP) for two consecutive quarters, which is the definition of a recession. The return to lower rates of activity in the health sector after a winter rush to vaccinate people against Covid-19, as well as households reining in their spending amid the soaring cost of living, are also expecte

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Boris Johnson announces new India investment deals as partygate debate continues:

Johnson has set out to propose a platter of investment and export deals for India. He is due to discuss trade and security ties with his counterpart Narendra Modi in India's capital New Delhi on Friday. The deals Mr Johnson announced will be across industries, from software engineering to healthcare, as well as a collaboration on satellite launches. It is claimed they will be worth £1bn to the British economy, promising 11,000 jobs in the UK as a result. The prime minister will also use the visit to push for a post-Brexit free trade deal with India, with a fresh round of n

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Writing off losses on sales of investment:

Selling an investment property at a loss may not be ideal but it may be necessary if you need cash or you simply no longer wish to own the property.  You can write off sales of investment on the property if you understand how deducting capital losses works. When you sell an investment property at a loss, you’ll need to report it on Schedule D of your Form 1040 to claim a deduction. Remember that deductions reduce your taxable income which could mean paying less in taxes or getting back a larger refund. The IRS allows investors to use capital losses to offset capital gains

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Higher energy prices, will trigger investment boom:

The higher oil and gas prices will make it more attractive for traditional energy companies to increase their exploration and production at the same time it accelerates decarbonization technology. Spotlighting, U.K and USA spending plans there are major supply shocks and excess demand. Recent events will accelerate the shift towards greener sources of energy in many parts of the world over the long-term. This presents a significant long-term opportunity for investments in infrastructure, renewable and clean technology. ___________________________________________ How were

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