Investing & Trading
Australia’s economy, already plunged into recession in September – its first recession in 30 years since 1991 – continues to register bad news. And it has nothing to do with Covid-19 pandemic. Rather, it’s a self-inflicted economic backlash after Canberra deliberately campaigned for an international inquiry into the origins of the Coronavirus in April which […]
... written on Nov 04 2020Crude oil prices dropped below zero for the first time in history on April 20, 2020. Many were scratching their head in disbelief as the U.S. oil prices turned negative. Others were amused as they watched the deepest fall in demand for the “black gold” in 25 years. It’s not everyday you get to watch crude […]
... written on Nov 02 2020The IMF has painted a gloomier picture for Asia. On Wednesday (Oct 21), the International Monetary Fund revealed Asia’s economic contraction this year will be worse than previously thought. In its latest Regional Economic Outlook report for Asia and Pacific, the IMF predicts the region’s economy to shrink by 2.2%, worse than an earlier 1.6% contraction […]
... written on Oct 22 2020Australia’s economy officially plunged into recession in September after it registered two consecutive quarters of negative growth. Its GDP (gross domestic product) shrank 7% in the April-to-June quarter compared to the previous three months. Not only this is Australia’s first recession in nearly 30 years (since 1991), but also the deepest since the Great Depression […]
... written on Oct 17 2020You know the time is really bad when new stalls spring up like mushrooms in your neighbourhood. The sight of stalls selling “nasi lemak”, fruits, homemade buns and cakes, cookies, and even face masks by the road side to earn some extra money could only mean one thing – people were struggling to make ends […]
... written on Oct 12 2020China-U.S. relations over the next four years will depend on the outcome of the coming November presidential election, which is less than 30 days away. Therefore, whether the American voters realize it or not, they will not only decide the next president of the U.S., but also the future of China-US relations. It’s this reason […]
... written on Oct 09 2020Naturally, there are many reasons why you would want to be good with money; being good with money is more than just making ends meet. Managing your finances wisely can help you keep a good credit score and it also impacts the debts you carry. If you thought that your paycheck was more than […]
... written on Sep 30 2020When The New York Times released a bombshell report on Sunday that Trump paid only US$750 (yes, less than a thousand bucks) in federal income tax in 2016 and 2017 while serving as the U.S. president, it immediately raised eyebrows. The explosive revelation was based on 18 years of tax documents (2000 to 2018). The best […]
... written on Sep 30 2020The name Zhong Shanshan rarely rings a bell in mainland China, let alone in the world. But when Jack Ma is mentioned, almost everyone knows the billionaire who founded Alibaba. Others like Tencent founder Pony Ma is also a recognizable name. But as of Wednesday, Jack Ma was no longer the wealthiest man in China. […]
... written on Sep 25 2020There are several avenues on how you can grow your money. For instance, you can save funds in a bank wherein your money will earn a meager amount, but you can use this as your emergency fund. There is also the option for you to get life insurance wherein your money will not only grow, […]
... written on Sep 22 2020
