Investing & Trading
Alibaba has set another new sales record for this year’s annual “Singles Day” shopping spree. The Singles Day, first started in China as a 24-hour shopping event that celebrates people who are not in relationships, has been such a massive success that it makes Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the United States look like […]
... written on Nov 12 2020Trading is challenging because getting things right doesn’t just happen. The following are a few tips that could help you grow in this industry by refining trading. 1. Work on Your Emotions Your emotional state matters when it comes to trading. This may not sound too important, but trading can be quite stressful, and […]
... written on Nov 06 2020China’s stock markets – Shanghai Composite Index, Shenzhen Component Index and tech-heavy ChiNext index – have all gained significantly on Thursday as Democrat Joe Biden appears to be winning the 2020 Presidential Election. Biden is perceived to be less confrontational than Trump in his foreign policy with China, something which is celebrated in Wall Street […]
... written on Nov 05 2020Australia’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 2020
