Fighting global inflation, now at its highest point in decades, has become a number one priority for major central banks around the world. Monetary policy measures that include raising rates are not yet having the desired effect – but it will take time. Nevertheless, there are serious concerns that even such all-powerful institutions.
January 2, 2023
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January 1, 2023
Currently, the forex market offers numerous different tools to improve trading. Experts in financial markets develop both simple trading strategies, which will be convenient for novice traders, and complex systems, combining several strategies. Besides, experienced participants in the market develop their own strategies for their trading.
December 29, 2022
Notional volume is often used as a measurement when valuing a derivative contract. There are also various other ways derivative contracts can be valued, such as measuring the total value of a position, how much weight a trading position controls or an agreed-upon amount in a contract.
December 26, 2022
The collective sales volume of NBA Top Shot NFTs has dropped 99% from its February 2021 peak. NBA Top Shot is a nonfungible token (NFT) marketplace that enables basketball fans to buy, sell and trade NBA-themed digital collectibles. These collectibles are Moments - NFTs of NBA video clips and digital art - available according totheir degree of rarity.
December 23, 2022
When analyzing the market, traders may misinterpret the asset price movement and incur losses. To mitigate the amount of potential loss, a trader can set certain risk limits based upon the market situation. This saves you having to monitor charts for extended periods of time and can remove the emotional element when making key trading decisions.
December 22, 2022
Cryptocurrency Portfolio Allocation is the same thing as diversifying your portfolio in any other asset, and it is a way to diversify your holdings to avoid massive drawdowns. Remember that cryptocurrency is a relatively new field, so volatility will undoubtedly be a significant concern. By diversifying, you can mitigate some of the inherent risks.
December 15, 2022
Shorthand for "market capitalization", the term market cap refers to the total value of all a company’s shares of stock. One can calculate it by multiplying the share price by the total number of outstanding shares. For example, if a company has 100 million shares that trade at $20, its total cap is $2 billion.
December 14, 2022
In our articles, we always say that trading is a job that requires diligence, patience, and constant learning. If you take up forex trading, all your decisions should be balanced and considered - that's what we study technical analysis for. But all of you are daily confronted with offers to use trading signals online and make a profit without any effort.
December 13, 2022
The main difference between Litecoin and Ethereum in the makeup of these two coins is that Ethereum is built to be a platform for applications and other programs to work on — it is known as a decentralised ‘world computer’ with its token known as Ether. Litecoin is more simplistic and is like Bitcoin in terms of it is a value blockchain with its LTC token.
December 12, 2022
The market may be experiencing some tough days, but that doesn’t have to stop you from finding ways to prosper. The economy is facing an outlook bleaker than a Welsh weather forecast, and few are rushing to buy risk assets. Here are a few tips for weathering unfavorable market conditions.
December 11, 2022
A pump-and-dump scheme is a crime in which criminals accumulate a commodity or financial asset over time and artificially inflate the price by spreading misinformation before selling off what they bought to the unsuspecting public. The “pumping” often comes from media hype, fraudulent accounting, and lies.
December 8, 2022
The Federal Reserve System (Fed) is the most important money management organization in the United States. However, its influence is much wider, it has a strong impact on global economic growth, the value of money, and therefore all resources and goods. Let's look at the work of this regulator, and talk about its functions and tasks.
December 7, 2022
Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are rapidly evolving digital assets that can represent real, authentic items and can be in the form of music, fashion, art, sports and more. They are particularly useful for verifying ownership, since the cryptographic hash of each is unique. As such, they have found a solid place in the arts sector for protecting artwork from copyright infringement.
December 5, 2022
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December 2, 2022
Ever wondered if there’s more to trading? Social Trading allows any trader to entirely mirror the trades of other seasoned traders in the market with a reputable track record. Social trading also allows new traders to learn from other, professional traders by understanding how these experienced traders’ trade.
December 1, 2022
Economic development is cyclical - a boom is always followed by a downturn. Such a downturn is called a recession, a phenomenon that recurs with varying frequency and depth. Sometimes recessions occur with little or no serious economic disturbance, but other times they can lead to crises of varying magnitude.
November 30, 2022
Equity, also referred to as shareholder equity, is one of the most common terms in the financial markets that almost every investor or trader has come across at least once. But what does it mean? In simple words, equity trading is the process of buying and selling company shares on stock exchanges or over the counter (OTC), usually through a broker.
November 28, 2022
The U.S. Dollar Index (USDX or DXY) is a measure of the value of the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies. The stronger the dollar is relative to them, the higher the index will be. The index is calculated as a geometric weighted average of the U.S. dollar (USD) to a basket of six foreign currencies.
November 27, 2022
Financial markets as well as the economy of any country in general are not static. It experiences periods of growth and decline, which together make up economic cycles. Such fluctuations influence the global trends of various financial instruments. However, periods of growth and decline do not last the same length.
November 25, 2022
NFTs can be fixed-priced or sold during an auction. However, creators should consistently sell to demonstrate a proof-of-concept to boost the NFT’s floor price. Early in 2021, markets for nonfungible tokens (NFTs) started to gain some notoriety, and by the end of March 2021, this new market for digital assets had a total lifetime traded volume of about $550 million.
November 24, 2022
The online frauds surrounding Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales have become a major concern recently. With so many people making purchases, it is easy for scammers and hackers to use some of their sophisticated techniques to defraud unsuspecting customers. Let’s look at the scams you might encounter during the upcoming shopping season and how to avoid them.
November 24, 2022
In recent years, buyback programs have become one of the growth drivers of U.S. stock markets, creating demand and reducing supply. Corporations have proved to be quite prominent buyers on stock exchanges, and the number of shares outstanding has declined. The year 2021 was no exception.
November 23, 2022
Most beginning forex traders understand the importance of having a good trading strategy. However, it is only after you have a trading strategy that is congruent with your personality and lifestyle that adhering to the trading strategy becomes possible. This is paramount as a trader. In this article, we focus on scalping and day trading.
November 22, 2022
There are several external factors that affect Forex currency trading. These factors include trade reports, GDP, unemployment, international trade, manufacturing etc. The growth or decline in these factors affects a country’s currency value. Foreign exchange is a continuous global market, providing a 24-hour market access to its players.
November 21, 2022
Trading on equity refers to the buying and selling of stocks or corporate shares, usually referred to as equities, on the financial market. Investing in shares may be done in a few different ways. The majority of equities trading relates to the purchasing and selling of shares of publicly traded companies through a stock exchange or as over-the-counter goods.
November 17, 2022
The world football championship is fast approaching. Fans around the world are already thinking about how to best spend their time during this event, and soon, we’ll all be settling into a couch or stool to cheer on our favorite teams. Is it worth it, though, to let the roar of the stands drown out everything else?
November 15, 2022
Usually, the word "rally" is associated with racing. But it has another meaning besides the competition. In stock trading, the notion of a rally is used to refer to a period during which there is a rush of assets on the market. As a rule, it is expressed in the sharp increase of almost all quotes and the increase in total sales volume.
November 14, 2022
The advent of online trading available to anyone with a smartphone or tablet has opened up financial markets like never before. Modern technology, 24-hour news, and minimum commissions have levelled the field for anyone wanting to trade. Intraday trading, or day trading, has grown hugely over the past several years on the back of this technological shift.
November 11, 2022
Wondering what is the difference between ETFs and index funds? This article explains that and more, including what to look out for when choosing between them. Index funds and ETFs (Exchange-traded Funds) are often mentioned together in discussions about popular investments, which can lead to the notion that both of them are one and the same.
November 9, 2022
The Titans of Global Business: Largest and Most Valuable Companies in the World for 2024
As we step into 2024, the landscape of global business is dominated by colossal corporations that not only drive economic growth but also shape societal trends and technological innovation. These behemoths, sprawling across various sectors like technology, energy, and healthcare, have significant influence on global markets and investment landscapes.
Crypto Market Could be on the Verge of Another "Winter": Investment Worthy Cryptocurrencies in 2023
The crypto industry hasn’t lived through such a crisis since 2018 when the first post-halving rally ended with capitulation and the eventual fall of Bitcoin (BTC) to $3,000. That infamous period was dubbed the Crypto Winter, and it seems that the chilling wind is blowing again. Unfortunately, Bitcoin has been failing its mission to serve as the global reserve currency, the digital gold as many labeled it.