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US CPI 3.8% and a Rate Hike Back on the Table: What Expats Must Do Now

US CPI 3.8% and a Rate Hike Back on the Table: What Expats Must Do Now

Published on: 18/05/2026

April US CPI printed at 3.8% and PPI at 6.0%, pushing Fed rate hike odds to one-in-three. Here is what this means for expat portfolios, gold, and currency strategy.

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UCITS vs US ETFs: Which Is Better for Non-US Investors? (2026)

UCITS vs US ETFs: Which Is Better for Non-US Investors? (2026)

Published on: 20/02/2026

US-domiciled ETFs cost less but expose non-US investors to 30% withholding tax and 40% estate tax above $60K. UCITS ETFs avoid both. Here is how to choose the right structure.

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