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July 25, 2025
Dialogue between the world’s two largest economies unsurprisingly affects the global financial markets. The US and China have been at odds over technology, geopolitical posturing and […]
July 24, 2025
After the end of World War II, Japan emerged as one of the most stable economies in the world. This led to the Japanese yen being […]
July 23, 2025
Index trading is a popular way to gain exposure to an entire economy or specific sectors. Among the indices worldwide, the S&P 500 is one of […]
July 22, 2025
The financial markets are sensitive to geopolitical tensions like the ones arising out of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, Israel and Palestine, and the […]
July 21, 2025
The global economic landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. A significant recent development is that India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy. This […]
July 14, 2025
Gold prices surged more than 30% to reach a record high of $3,500 in April 2025. While the yellow metal is considered a universal store of […]
July 11, 2025
Warren Buffett has consistently featured on Forbes’ list of billionaires. His net worth stood at $153.9 billion on June 10, 2025. He has been popularly dubbed […]
June 27, 2025
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) peaked at 57.52 on April 8, 2025, before closing the day at 52.33. A high VIX indicates panic among traders, leading […]
June 26, 2025
Gold price rallied at the beginning of May 2025 to a two-week high when the Chinese markets reopened after a long holiday weekend and geopolitical tensions […]
June 25, 2025
President Donald Trump’s initial announcement of sweeping 10% tariffs plus 25% on steel and aluminium was already worrying for the EU. Things took a turn for […]
June 23, 2025
Launched in 1999, the euro is a unique currency, given that the EUR is the official currency of 20 member states of the European Union. Managed […]
June 20, 2025
US indices started May on a high, with the S&P 500 up 0.15%, DJIA rising 0.35% and the Nasdaq 100 up 0.13% at market close on […]
June 19, 2025
New traders often feel overwhelmed by the multitude of variables in the financial markets. Having inadequate knowledge and lack of experience may cause anxiety. Copy trading […]
June 18, 2025
The financial markets are cyclical in nature. There will be rallies and an equal number of dips. Plus, geopolitical and economic developments will move prices up […]
June 17, 2025
Trading safe havens is a diversification technique to protect portfolios against market downturns. Traditionally, the US dollar has been the most popular safe-haven currency. However, the […]
June 16, 2025
The IMF has lowered its global growth forecast for 2025 from 3.3% to 2.8%. The US GDP is also expected to bear the brunt of increased […]
June 12, 2025
Microsoft’s stock jumped almost 8% and Meta Platforms closed higher more than 4% after the companies reported their earnings on May 1, 2025. Experienced traders closely […]
June 11, 2025
In April 2025, US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on various countries led to heightened volatility in the global financial markets. The popular VIX […]
June 10, 2025
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), an investment research firm, was born in 1986 when Morgan Stanley acquired the licensing rights to Capital International’s data. Today, MSCI […]
May 26, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its expectations of a US recession, warning that America’s tariff policies could also push the global economy towards a […]