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This week we  get stuck into the rise of prediction markets: the internet’s latest obsession where people are literally putting money on future events and calling it “forecasting.” So… clever investing tool or just gambling in a blazer? 👉 CLICK HERE TO VOTE IN OUR POLL! (https://form.typeform.com/to/fQQYthvs)

They also unpack why oil prices are shooting up, what that means for petrol, flights, inflation and basically everything else we spend money on, plus a surprisingly fascinating chat about loneliness as an economic trend and why solo living, solo dining and solo travel are becoming big business.

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WTF does that mean? A guide to all the jargony bits:

Prediction Markets – Platforms where people put money on whether future events will happen. Think betting… but on real-world outcomes.

Commodities – Raw materials like oil, gold, or wheat that are traded globally.

S&P 500 – An index tracking the 500 biggest companies in the US stock market.

Analyst – Someone who studies economic data and companies to predict what might happen next.

Insider Trading – Using secret, non-public information to make money in markets. Very illegal.

ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) – A bundle of different investments you can buy in one go.

Diversification – Spreading your money across different investments to reduce risk.

Inflation – When prices go up and your money buys less.

Renewable Energy – Energy from sources that don’t run out, like wind or solar.

Defense Stocks – Companies that make military equipment or services governments buy.

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Producer & Editor: Emily Rigby

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(00:00:00) What’s coming up this week…(00:01:12) Want to co-host The Curve Weekly?(00:03:38) Prediction markets: investing or gambling?(00:22:32) Why oil prices are suddenly surging(00:34:14) The surprising economics of loneliness(00:40:37) Questions from the Curve Community(00:44:00) Thank you for listening!(00:44:38) Financial Disclaimer

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