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The Complicated Future of AI in Financial Markets

It is often said that AI — artificial intelligence — is the future. Technology is the source of soaring hope and pronounced concern, from smartphones to smart homes, appliances, robotics, […]

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What Moves the Needle on Precious Metals Spot Prices? 

Market volatility, interest rate cuts and trade tensions have pushed investors towards gold, revealing factors that drive precious metals spot prices. 

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Can Higher Interest Rates Increase Inflation?

We’ve been having an ongoing discussion about commonly cited reasons inflation has become a global phenomenon since 2021. These factors range from the lasting impact of the pandemic to domestic […]

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Labor Union Momentum and Economic Trajectories

The Biden administration’s 11th-hour labor union negotiations a couple of weeks back narrowly avoided a major strike by the country’s railroad workers. A significant achievement, it dodged supply chain bottlenecks […]

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Interpreting the September Consumer Confidence Jump

Much to the surprise of economic spectators, the Consumer Confidence Index clocked in at 108, well above August’s 103.2 reading and the September projections of 104.5. This continues a somewhat […]

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The Great Crypto Regulation Debate

It’s a subject that’s been hotly debated for quite some time now: who (if anyone) should be in charge of regulating cryptocurrency markets? It’s complicated. After all, some of the […]

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GDP Falls for Second Quarter in a Row, Supercharging Recession Worries

The U.S.’s GDP falls for second quarter in a row (dropping by 0.9%) in sharp contrast with market expectations of modest growth. Are we on the verge of recession?

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Investing Basics for Beginners Installment #5: Understanding the Players in the Stock Market “Game”

In Installment #5 of the series, understand the key players in the stock market “game” to prepare yourself for making an investment.

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Walmart Earnings Are the Canary in the Coal Mine

Walmart’s stock price is diving on adjusted earnings expectations. That’s not great news. In fact, it’s probably worse than you realize.

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Investing Basics for Beginners Installment #4: Why Invest in Public Companies?

You might already be investing in a public company (even if indirectly). Read about what it’s like investing in a public company and the level or transparency involved.

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