Investing & Trading
Stocks dropped almost 700 points on Friday (Jan 10, 2025) – effectively pushing all major benchmarks into the red for the New Year 2025. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) lost 696.75 points or 1.63% to close at 41,938.45, whilst S&P 500 and NASDAQ lost 1.54% and 1.63% respectively. What caused the bloodbath? The short answer – […]
... written on Jan 12 2025Donald Trump has not officially taken office until January 20. Yet, his most trusted lieutenant, Elon Musk, has already started flexing power as if he is the POTUS. And if President-Elect Trump’s policymaking process requires input from the Tesla billionaire, there’s a long list of countries that should be extremely worried over the next four […]
... written on Jan 08 2025The advent of social media and the democratization of finance has made online trading for beginners more accessible to millions of people all over the world. Every day, hundreds of thousands of traders and investors go on social media platforms like Twitter (now X.com) to discuss new market developments, potentially profitable opportunities, etc. Furthermore, most […]
... written on Jan 08 2025Trading FX currencies can be incredibly profitable but depending on your trading experience the profitability of your trading might improve with proper market analysis. Fundamental analysis simply means to use macroeconomic indicators like inflation, interest rates, GDP, geopolitical events, and similar to determine their potential impact on certain FX pairs like JPY. Japanese yen is […]
... written on Jan 07 2025China, the world’s most populous nation with 1.4 billion people and the planet’s second biggest economy, possessed the world’s largest network of high-speed railways. As of the end of 2020, China had built 146,300-kmof railways, with over 40,000 kilometres of high-speed rail (HSR) – the world’s longest and most extensive, covering 95% of cities with […]
... written on Jan 03 2025Japanese carmakers Honda Motor and Nissan Motor is exploring a mega merger, which will also involve Mitsubishi Motor, in which Nissan is the top shareholder with a 24% stake. The merger would see Honda management taking a leadership role in a newly formed formed Japanese holding company by 2026. Make no mistake – this deal […]
... written on Dec 27 2024Unless you have been living in the jungle or some remote areas, chances are you would notice at least one new Chinese car showroom in your area. Even if there isn’t any, you can’t miss the sudden jump of unfamiliar brands on the road in Malaysia. From Aion to Zeekr, consumers are spoilt for choice […]
... written on Dec 20 2024Cryptocurrencies have emerged as one of the most transformative innovations in modern finance. By offering decentralized, secure, and transparent alternatives to traditional financial systems, digital currencies challenge long-established norms and practices. This article explores the profound impact cryptocurrencies have on traditional finance and what this means for the future of money and banking. Understanding Cryptocurrencies […]
... written on Dec 20 2024Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, breached the US$100,000 for the first time just before 10 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday (Dec 5), before steadily climbed as high as US$103,852 – a new all-time high. Essentially, bitcoin’s total market capitalization now stands at US$2.03 trillion, more than every U.S. stock except for Apple, Alphabet, Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon, thanks to […]
... written on Dec 05 2024Fresh from being elected as the 47th U.S. President, Donald Trump has moved at lightning speed in forming his team. His new Cabinet features younger faces and fresh ideas, with heavy representation from the business world. Crucially, the Trump 2.0 shows less influence of the GOP establishment than his first Cabinet. And despite accusation that […]
... written on Nov 29 2024
