#94 The events in the US, Bitcoin’s price surge and how will the latest lockdown affect the economy?

This week, we look at the momentous events unfolding in the US, from the storming of the Capitol building to the Democratic victory in the Senate run-off elections. We also discuss what the UK’s latest lockdown means for the local economy and what the recent surge in Bitcoin’s price means for investors, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Jean-Paul Jaegers (Head of Asset Allocation), and Luke Pearce (Investment Strategist).

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