June 19 2023 🕓 5 min
Depression vs recession – what is the difference?
It is important to know how recession and depression differ from each other. It is also important to know they are a part of the economy and business cycle.
Market Movers
May 12 2023
NZD weakens on all fronts
The New Zealand dollar (NZD) fell on all fronts on Friday. NZD/USD is down 1.4% and NZD/JPY dropped 1.2%, while GBP/NZD is up 1.3%.
May 12 2023
Inflation levels update
The annual inflation rate in India dropped from 5.6% in March to 4.7% in April. Brazil’s inflation fell from 4.6% to 4.1%. However, inflation in Spain accelerated from 3.3% to 4.1%, and France’s inflation jumped from 5.7% to 5.9%.
May 12 2023
Mark Cuban praises AI
The potential of AI, according to Mark Cuban, is “beyond anything I’ve ever seen,” and he compared ChatGPT to the early days of the internet. Cuban has a straightforward piece of advice for businesses: join the AI race or perish. Cuban stated, “There are two types of companies in the world: those who are great at AI and everyone else.”
November 20 2022 🕓 2 min
Will trade conditions between Germany and China tighten?
The German side wants to develop a new trade strategy towards China. The aim will be to reduce dependence on the Asian giant.
November 17 2022 🕓 2 min
Republicans gain control – crypto regulation incoming?
Mid-term elections are over in the US. Their results may tell us a bit more about the possible future of the cryptocurrency regulations in the country.
November 16 2022 🕓 3 min
Fed has started its 12-week test of digital dollar
Several commercial banks will help Fed with the test of the digital dollar in the United States. This is the first test of a CBDC in the US.
November 12 2022 🕓 6 min
Recession: what is it and how to protect against it?
Have you ever wondered what is recession, why it happens or what to do in? This article provides answers to all those, and many other, questions.
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The threats of CBDCs – why we should not take it lightly
Central Bank Digital Currencies are becoming increasingly popular in the eyes of politicians and their adoption seems inevitable in a digitally prone society.
November 5 2022 🕓 5 min
Globalization has been falling for years: What’s next?
Globalization has been falling since the global financial crisis in 2008. The trade openness index declined from 60.1% to 57.2%.
October 31 2022 🕓 4 min
Here’s what you need to know about the new Twitter
Elon Musk finalized his deal to overtake Twitter and there are many changes coming under Musk's leadership.
October 30 2022 🕓 4 min
Three new players entered the “CBDC game” – who are they?
Central Bank Digital Currencies are becoming increasingly popular and their integration into our financial system seems inevitable.
October 20 2022 🕓 3 min
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after just six weeks
Liz Truss won the election in September and entered the government at a very bad. Now she is leaving after just a few weeks.
October 20 2022 🕓 4 min
How Riku Tazumi became the youngest Japanese billionaire?
Riku Tazumi is the founder of Anycolor, a company that went public this year and delivered massive gains on the Japanese stock exchange.
October 9 2022 🕓 2 min
Ukrainian economy down about 30%
Of course, the fall is mainly due to the Russian invasion. But also worse harvests and problems with the nuclear power plant.
October 7 2022 🕓 4 min
Hedge fund legend Ray Dalio exits Bridgewater
Ray Dalio makes his exit from Bridgewater Associates after a 47-year journey. However, he'll continue as a mentor in the hedge fund.