Technology has found its way into various markets and altered how these markets operate. The stock industry has changed considerably, thanks to technological advancements. Trading platforms are different from what they were ten years ago. Technology has introduced high levels of trading efficiency, even in the forex market. Such innovations have seen the foreign exchange … [Read more...] about How Technology Has Impacted the Stock Market
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How Stock Markets Affect the Forex Market and Vice Versa
Given that every stock trader is used to looking at the same sales figures and gross domestic product, it is always helpful to find new ways to predict a company's earnings or the growth rate of a national economy. For stock traders, fluctuations in exchange rates can mean the difference between a profitable and a losing quarter, while for foreign exchange traders, stock … [Read more...] about How Stock Markets Affect the Forex Market and Vice Versa
How Has COVID-19 Impacted The American Economy?
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected so many different parts of life and society in general. Obviously, there has been a major impact for people who are dependent on regular work in a number of different industries and fields. The COVID-19 pandemic forced a number of states to shut down for weeks or even months on a financial level. Non-essential workers legally had to stay … [Read more...] about How Has COVID-19 Impacted The American Economy?
Mr. Market and His Madness
Mr. Market is a concept first introduced by Benjamin Graham in his book, The Intelligent Investor, in chapter 8. Graham is known as the father of "value investing." He is also famous for being a mentor to Warren Buffett. Graham is an important person in the investing world---especially for beginners---as his ideas establish a specific mindset. Most of the time, the price of … [Read more...] about Mr. Market and His Madness
The Basics of Stocks – What You Need to Know
If you are a shareholder of stocks or are thinking of investing, it can be a great way to make money over time and save for your future, especially retirement. If you’re new to stocks, you might be confused by many of the terms and concepts you may encounter. Instead of waiting for the confusion to start, here are a few things you should know when you … [Read more...] about The Basics of Stocks – What You Need to Know