For the first time since the Lehman crisis back in 2008, both the UK and the US now have interest rates higher than 5%. Our 3 stories this week are from Sidekick CIO Cyril Bosch and are focused on the theme of life at 5%...a new normal?

1) A US credit rating cut

2) An unusual losing streak at Apple

3) Falling UK house prices

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