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Brexit jitters, interest-rate differentials and dramatic swings in prices of natural resources are among the major currency drivers in 2018.

The dollar continues to suffer Friday as investors brace for further volatility in the stock market.

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The right-wing hedge-fund manager Crispin Odey, who backed the “leave” side of the referendum on continued U.K. membership in the European Union, has seen profits more than halved at boutique investment house Odey Asset Management.

European markets were positive on Friday, boosted by banks and oil majors. The German stock index, on its final day of trading, was looking at the worst annual return since 2008.

Before you rush to the bank to cash it, remember that it’s not free cash, it’s an expensive loan.

Most Asian stock markets gained Friday while Japan edged down following Wall Street’s rally at the end of a turbulent week.

Shares of major Chinese developers listed in Hong Kong and on the mainland have recovered after hitting a trough in October.

To make investing a lifelong learning process, remember your ABCs: always be curious.

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