Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure United States President Donald Trump’s decision to create a national crypto stockpile and a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) has sparked debate. Industry analyst Jake Chervinsky contends that while some see it as a positive move, it is not enough to establish the … Read more
For new arrivals in exchange trading, terms such as margin and lever effect may seem overwhelming at the start. However, these concepts are fundamental for trading of Forex and, when they are properly understood, can be powerful tools in the arsenal of a merchant. Let’s dive deep into these essential concepts and let’s explore how … Read more
& nbsp When the American investment company 777 Partners decided that the world of sports would become its new playground, it did everything. was football. Like a collector of old football shirts, the company based in Miami has acquired a list of fine specimens from the magnificent world game palette in France. Last spring, he … Read more
The housing markets in a certain number of countries have shown in recent years a type of confusing behavior, where an apparent shortage of houses is accompanied by an unusually low transaction rate. People need houses, but they don’t buy them. A good example is Canada. In 2023, he saw a population increased by 3.2%, … Read more
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (right) with the Governor of the Bank of Japan Kazuo Ueda as new banknotes are issued and NBSP Author: Jemima Hunter, a line writer It can be overshadowed by the dollar or the American euro, but the yen is the third most negotiated currency in the world, which represents 13% … Read more
In 2014, the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared sleep disorders a “public health epidemic”; two years later, the World Health Organisation released a study, Sleep Problems: An Emerging Global Epidemic? Roll on a decade, and the world is finally starting to take note. Sleep trackers, wearable devices, digitised mattresses and sleep … Read more
Europe is at an economic crossroads. Mario Draghi, the former head of the European Central Bank, has warned that the continent faces an “existential challenge” unless it can reverse decades of economic stagnation and flatlining productivity. In a 400-page report penned for the European Commission, the former Italian premier delivered a sombre message: without significant … Read more
The world needs bigger and better financial firefighters As developing countries face growing debt crises, outdated global financial institutions like the IMF and World Bank must adapt to support growth-oriented solutions, avoiding austerity and promoting sustainable development. By Marina Zucker-Marques, senior research fellow at the Global Development Policy Center at Boston University January 22, 2025
Can the world of finance learn from Hollywood? Hollywood has long criticized financial markets, often highlighting the tension between greed and morality. Films like Wall Street and The Big Short offer much-needed commentary on regulation and populism in today’s volatile financial landscape. By Jeffrey Frankel, professor of capital formation and growth at Harvard University January … Read more
Economist John Lipsky and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva Author: Selwyn Parker, features editor When Russia invaded Ukraine in the winter of 2022, it immediately revealed once again the limits of the two global institutions – the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank – which are supposed to coordinate their policies to address the … Read more