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Will there be a recession in the US?
There is such an indicator — LEI (The Leading Economic Index). It shows where the economy is moving in the short term. In the picture it is shown in blue and GDP in grey. In May, its value decreased by 0.7 per cent after a 0.6 per cent drop in April. Consumers have increasingly lower
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Two of the best stocks to buy in a bull market
The Nasdaq Composite has rebounded sharply from last year's decline. No one can say for sure whether this marks the beginning of a new bull market, but many solid companies may exceed shareholder expectations over the next few years, writes John Ballard in his column in The Motley Fool. Two companies that look very promising
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Futures & Options Trading: Complete Derivatives Market Guide
Derivatives markets offer powerful tools for hedging portfolios, speculating on price movements, and generating income through structured strategies. Unlike cash equity markets, futures and options allow investors to profit from both rising and falling prices while using leverage to control larger positions with less capital. Major exchanges like CME Group, Eurex, and ICE process trillions
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What If the Whole World Is Wrong? Can S&P 500 Crash in 2026?
S&P 500 delivered +12.4% average annual returns for 7 straight years since 2019. Investors now view the index as "unsinkable," treating corrections as temporary noise. But what if the base case for 2026 isn't +10% growth, but a 20-30% decline? Let's examine contrarian arguments against consensus with March 2026 data. U.S. equities hit all-time highs,
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What an ETF stands for and how it works
ETFs allow investors to diversify their investments, reduce risk and access a wide range of assets!
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How long will the dollar remain the world's currency?
The BRICS countries are preparing for the creation of a new gold-backed currency, to be discussed at the BRICS meeting in Johannesburg on 22-24 August. Could the new currency challenge the dominance of the dollar? Perhaps, but that is not the point. In August 2023, South Africa will host the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India,
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How to set up a ZPIF - step-by-step guide
Setting up a closed-end mutual fund (CLIF) requires careful planning and legal compliance. Here are a few steps that can help you set up your own CLIF: Legal research: Before starting the process of setting up a ZPIF, it is important to research the mutual fund legislation in your country. Familiarise yourself with the requirements,
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Mutual investment funds (UIFs) - how to make money here
Earn on collective investment in various assets (securities, real estate, goods, etc.). You can invest a small amount of money, and professionals will manage it!
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Structured bonds - what are they and how do they work?
Structured bonds can provide regular income in the form of coupon payments under predetermined terms even when the market is down. A structured bond is a type of security in the form of a bond in which payments to the holder are contingent upon the occurrence or, conversely, non-occurrence of certain conditions. Such conditions may
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"Apple's $3 trillion record, prospects and Apple's trademark war
On Friday, June 30, 2023, Apple surpassed $3 trillion for the first time in its history, trading up more than 2 percent to a record high of $193.97 a share. The company was the first in the world to reach such impressive heights. There are only six trillionaires in the market, five of which are