The US is on the cusp of a gas boom and the west hits Venezuelan officials with fresh sanctions. A £1.5bn class action lawsuit against Apple goes to trial in the UK, and US private equity firms may soon have access to people’s retirement savings.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Gas construction expected to boom this year in the US
Venezuelan officials hit with fresh sanctions as Nicolás Maduro begins third term
Apple £1.5bn class action case kicks off in UK courts
Mom and pop pension savers could benefit from private markets, at the right price
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