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High Stakes Index Funds; less risk, more reward?

A long-term high-stakes vehicle I appreciate are index funds based on innovative themes. With these index funds, you get the benefit of potentially high returns with less risk and less constant price checking. Additionally, the index themes are inherently interesting,...

USDZAR: Is the South African Rand set for a reversal?

The Rand has chipped away at the USD for the better part of a year, resulting in a currency exchange rate of 14.14 ZAR per USD. The pair has begun uncomfortably consolidating in a range, with wicks indicating quite a...

India; Heavy Industry pulling more than its weight in the NSE and SENSEX

​While India is dealing with one of the worst health crises in its history, its leading stock indices are holding steady. The stability is likely linked to the rise in heavy commodity prices such as copper and aluminum. Indian heavy...

What does the Reserve Bank of New Zealand think about house prices?

The rise in New Zealand house prices over the past 12 months has been extraordinary. As a result, Finance Minister Grant Robertson has moved to increase the scope of the Reserve Bank's concerns. Moving forward, the Reserve Bank must consider...

Merging Lane Ahead! Why Tesla Might Have To Merge With Workhorse And Nikola Motors

Legacy car manufacturers are about to begin producing EVs in earnest. In response, I believe Tesla will soon have to do something drastic to meet shareholder expectations. The price of Tesla shares indicates that shareholders expect Tesla to become the...

O Canada: Where might the Canadian dollar head this week?

The Canadian Dollar has run up big gains against its trading partners in the past two weeks. A Hawkish Central Bank and high commodity prices have incentivized Canadian bulls. As a result, the CAD recently reached three-year highs against the...

Interesting points from Gemini’s 2021 State of US Crypto Report

Gemini, the US-based crypto exchange, surveyed 3000 US-based investors. The result gives a snapshot of the general sentiment held toward crypto assets. A few illuminating facts are contained in the 16-page report. Perhaps the most exciting facet relates to how...

What to watch this week: Central Banks, GDP, and Confidence

Several reports are arriving this week that are of interest to forex and CFD traders. The USD, against major trading partners, could be materially affected by the Monday’s report on Orders of US-made Durable Goods. The rest of the week...

Biden’s wealth tax and renewable energy plan moving markets

Two major announcements coming from the Biden administration have had a significant effect on Thursday trading. The first announcement, centered on the US’s renewed focus on clean energy, had a hard time countering the second announcement, regarding a hike in...
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