Investing & Trading
After announcing sweeping tariffs and triggering global economic meltdown, which hit stock markets, U.S. dollar, oil price and even crypto-currencies, U.S. President Donald Trump left Washington for some round of golf. But not before he fired at Beijing for matching his 34% tariffs. “China played it wrong, they panicked – the one thing they cannot […]
... written on Apr 08 2025Since returning to power in January 2025, Trump had already imposed two rounds of 10% additional duties on all Chinese imports. Having failed to bring the Middle Kingdom to its knees during his first term, the U.S. president is throwing everything, including the kitchen sink, in his “Trade War 2.0” with China. On Wednesday (2-April), […]
... written on Apr 05 2025Do you want to start house flipping or have interest in rehabbing properties? The first major obstacle in your project funding process occurs when you need to secure money for the project. People can use rehab loans to secure financial help which lets them transform disorderly houses into both personal homes and marketable properties. The […]
... written on Mar 18 2025In the fast-paced world of Forex and CFD (Contract for Difference) trading, brokers play a critical role in facilitating transactions, managing client portfolios and ensuring operational stability. However, the inherent volatility of these markets, coupled with the high leverage offered, presents significant risks that must be carefully managed. For brokers, implementing robust risk management strategies […]
... written on Mar 14 2025Who doesn’t like high dividend, especially when it benefits your retirement fund? But as the 8.78 million active members of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) rejoiced over the 6.3% dividend for its 2024 financial year, many were also left wondering how the payout could skyrocket by a whopping 0.8% from 5.5% a year earlier (2023). […]
... written on Mar 09 2025In April 2024, an employee of Citigroup (once popularly known as Citibank) was supposed to credit US$280 to a customer’s account. Instead, the American multinational investment bank, which was formed in 1998 after the merger of Citigroup and Travelers, accidentally transfer a jaw-dropping US$81 trillion. The operational error was missed by two employees, before detected […]
... written on Feb 28 2025While countries like the U.S. is declaring tariffs war and trying to end the Ukraine War, and countries like Malaysia continues to protect hate preacher Zakir Naik and busy promoting religious radicalization, China is charging ahead to dominate a new global economy – Artificial Intelligence (AI) – which could worth a staggering US$15.7 trillion in […]
... written on Feb 21 2025Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) has long been the cornerstone of portfolio management, helping investors understand how to potentially maximize returns while managing risk through diversification. However, as the investment landscape has evolved, so too has the need for more sophisticated strategies to manage risks and enhance returns. Derivatives, once seen as a tool for speculation, […]
... written on Feb 20 2025Gold is an old symbol of wealth and stability. So, it’s not unusual for investors to start looking at this valuable metal as a safe haven in times of economic uncertainty. A Gold IRA (precious metals IRA) is one of the most popular ways to invest in gold. If you’re considering these specialized retirement accounts, […]
... written on Feb 12 2025For decades, China has been accused by the United States and several of its allies of economic espionage and intellectual property (IP) theft. It was claimed that Chinese IP theft has cost the U.S. about US$225 billion to US$600 billion a year. Besides stealing IP, China was also accused of demanding technology transfers in exchange for market access. […]
... written on Jan 29 2025
