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Forex Trading: Middle East Conflict Triggers Oil And Gold Rally, Impacting Currencies

It's been over a week since the Hamas terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, which marked the beginning of hostilities with Israel.

Forex Trading: Middle East Conflict Triggers Oil And Gold Rally, Impacting Currencies

Birkenstock IPO: A step forward for your portfolio?

The recent Birkenstock IPO has left investors oscillating between the excitement of investing in a time-honored brand and the apprehension rooted in its weak debut performance.

Birkenstock IPO: A step forward for your portfolio?

How do index CFDs work? | Indices 101

Index Contracts for Difference (Index CFDs) have emerged as an expedient avenue for trading the comprehensive stock market, offering an attractive choice for investors seeking to diversify their portfolio without the need to ...

How do index CFDs work? | Indices 101

Stocks

Birkenstock IPO: A step forward for your portfolio?

The recent Birkenstock IPO has left investors oscillating between the excitement of investing in a time-honored brand and the apprehension rooted in its weak debut performance.

Birkenstock IPO: A step forward for your portfolio?

Nike (NKE) stock

Stumped by Nike Inc.'s stock fluctuations? Unpack the trends, opportunities, and risks with our in-depth analysis of the famous sneaker company’s latest earnings and future prospects.

Nike (NKE) stock

Cathie Wood’s Portfolio: ARK Selling TSLA buying PLTR

If you follow the latest investment buzz, you’ve probably heard of Cathie Wood and her ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK).

Cathie Wood’s Portfolio: ARK Selling TSLA buying PLTR

Crypto

Does the Crypto Crash Resume 2023 or is a Reversal Coming?

The crypto bear market this year has so far shown little sign of ending, especially with the collapse of FTX. Does it get worse, or will 2023 bring some green shoots?

Does the Crypto Crash Resume 2023 or is a Reversal Coming?

FTX — destroying trust in what is supposed to be trustless

After a tumultuous few days FTX looks to be facing imminent collapse, the poster boy of the crypto world has almost overnight become the pariah, while almost single handedly setting the industry back years by ...

FTX — destroying trust in what is supposed to be trustless

Ethereum Staking Yields

On September 15th, Ethereum transitioned from a Proof of Work (PoW) network to a Proof of Stake (PoS). This change to PoS means that consensus is now derived from a randomly selected group of validators instead of ...

Ethereum Staking Yields

Macro

What is Ray Dalio’s investing Strategy? And why isn’t it working?

Ray Dalio, notable for founding Bridgewater Associates, the most prominent hedge fund worldwide, is renowned as a self-made billionaire with an intriguing approach to investment strategy. His prowess in finance ...

What is Ray Dalio’s investing Strategy? And why isn’t it working?

What is a Fed pivot?

A Fed pivot refers to a significant policy shift by the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed), the central bank of the United States, in response to economic conditions. This change might involve moving from a ...

What is a Fed pivot?

Are Low US Equity Risk Premiums Really Bearish for Stocks?

US equity risk premium has reached its lowest point in a decade, reminiscent of the period just before the Global Financial Crisis. That doesn’t sound good, but are things different this time?

Are Low US Equity Risk Premiums Really Bearish for Stocks?

Asset allocation

Are Low US Equity Risk Premiums Really Bearish for Stocks?

US equity risk premium has reached its lowest point in a decade, reminiscent of the period just before the Global Financial Crisis. That doesn’t sound good, but are things different this time?

Are Low US Equity Risk Premiums Really Bearish for Stocks?

Is India the biggest growth opportunity for tech giants?

According to some estimates, India is poised on the precipice of a tech explosion many are comparing to their own Industrial Revolution.

Is India the biggest growth opportunity for tech giants?

What are the Top 3 Sustainability Tech Trends in 2023?

The popularity of high growth investment themes like tech and sustainability waned significantly in 2022. Is now the time to take advantage of long-term mega trends?

What are the Top 3 Sustainability Tech Trends in 2023?

Technology

Microsoft Stock Entering Maintenance Mode?

Microsoft entered 2023 with a bang thanks to its investment in ChatGPT and the surrounding furore over AI.

Microsoft Stock Entering Maintenance Mode?

What’s Next for AI Darling NVIDIA After Earnings?

NVIDIA, the prominent artificial intelligence chipmaker, just released its second-quarter earnings report after a boom year so far for its stock.

What’s Next for AI Darling NVIDIA After Earnings?

New Opportunities in Nuclear Fusion

In the aftermath of COP26 and with sustainable development an evermore important criteria for big investors, nuclear fusion offers a different way to invest in renewable energy. With a rich history and dynamic technology ...

New Opportunities in Nuclear Fusion

Commodities

What is Ray Dalio’s investing Strategy? And why isn’t it working?

Ray Dalio, notable for founding Bridgewater Associates, the most prominent hedge fund worldwide, is renowned as a self-made billionaire with an intriguing approach to investment strategy. His prowess in finance ...

What is Ray Dalio’s investing Strategy? And why isn’t it working?

What's in store for commodities in 2023?

Commodities are getting interesting again. The benchmark commodity index is in a bear market, down more than 20% from its 2022 high, is this the time for bulls to jump back in?

What's in store for commodities in 2023?

Gold shines in March: Can it close over $2000?

Gold is on track to gain over 7.5% in March, marking its best monthly performance since November, the price also reached $2000 per ounce for the first time since Russia’s initial invasion of Ukraine. While the precious metal has eased back since ...

Gold shines in March: Can it close over $2000?

Forex

Forex Trading: Middle East Conflict Triggers Oil And Gold Rally, Impacting Currencies

It's been over a week since the Hamas terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, which marked the beginning of hostilities with Israel.

Forex Trading: Middle East Conflict Triggers Oil And Gold Rally, Impacting Currencies

Forex Trading: Geopolitical Turmoil, Oil Rally And US CPI Poised to Set Markets On Risk-Off Mode

Financial markets have awakened to a fresh wave of geopolitical turbulence, ignited by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas militants. This development has raised concerns about the potential for further ...

Forex Trading: Geopolitical Turmoil, Oil Rally And US CPI Poised to Set Markets On Risk-Off Mode

Forex Trading: The EUR/USD Parity Journey Faces US Job Market Test

The euro witnessed its eleventh consecutive week of declines, marking its most prolonged negative streak since the introduction of the single currency.

Forex Trading: The EUR/USD Parity Journey Faces US Job Market Test

Bonds

What is Ray Dalio’s investing Strategy? And why isn’t it working?

Ray Dalio, notable for founding Bridgewater Associates, the most prominent hedge fund worldwide, is renowned as a self-made billionaire with an intriguing approach to investment strategy. His prowess in finance ...

What is Ray Dalio’s investing Strategy? And why isn’t it working?

Forex Trading: Dollar Flexes Its Muscles, Pound and Franc Surrender

It has been a week filled with central bank meetings, and there have been some surprises compared to the forecasts.

Forex Trading: Dollar Flexes Its Muscles, Pound and Franc Surrender

Are Low US Equity Risk Premiums Really Bearish for Stocks?

US equity risk premium has reached its lowest point in a decade, reminiscent of the period just before the Global Financial Crisis. That doesn’t sound good, but are things different this time?

Are Low US Equity Risk Premiums Really Bearish for Stocks?
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