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Sovereign wealth funds own streets in London and New York

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Countries with massive oil reserves channel trillions into sovereign wealth funds to guarantee future economic stability. These financial juggernauts casually purchase massive swaths of foreign capitals, including major streets in London and New York.

Sovereign wealth funds own streets in London and New York
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