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Crypto market begins to fall rapidly again; Bitcoin below $3,500
January 14th, 2019
Bitcoin fell below $3,500 as $5 billion was wiped out of the crypto market, and major digital assets like Ethereum recorded a six percent drop against the U.S. dollar. The 4.8 percent drop in the combined valuation of all ...
Once ‘the most hated metal’, silver is now in an uptrend
January 10th, 2019
The precious metal silver is seeing a strong start in 2019, with prices near their highest levels in almost six months. It is a great buying opportunity for investors now, metal analysts say. Continued financial market volatility and a ...
Stocks across Asia kicked off the week with strong gains; Events investors focus on this week
January 7th, 2019
Stocks across Asia kicked off the week with strong gains after soothing Federal Reserve comments and an easing of monetary policy in China stoked a renewed appetite for risk assets. The dollar fell to the lowest in more than ...
The Arrival Of The Credit Crisis
January 2nd, 2019
Those of us who closely follow the credit cycle should not be surprised by the current slide in equity markets. It was going to happen anyway. The timing had recently become apparent as well, and in early August I ...
US dollar drifted lower against its most major counterparts
December 28th, 2018
The US dollar drifted lower against its most major counterparts in the European session on Thursday, with political uncertainty in the US and global economic growth worries denting sentiment. With the shutdown entering the sixth day on Thursday, President ...
Bitcoin rallies; Other top cryptocurrencies followed
December 20th, 2018
After weeks of pain for the world’s largest cryptocurrency, bitcoin surged 10 percent to a high of $3,929.10 on Wednesday morning, according to data from CoinDesk. The performance brought bitcoin’s three-day gains to more than 22 percent. Other top ...
Pound to Dollar rose, Euro little changed; Events investors will focus on in the coming days
December 20th, 2018
Stocks and U.S. futures tumbled in Asia, with Japanese equities sliding into a bear market as investors expressed concern about a lack of relief from the Federal Reserve’s monetary tightening. The sell-off that began Wednesday afternoon with Fed Chairman ...
Tackling mental health in law firms
December 14th, 2018
Recent news that the head of global law firm Baker McKenzie, Paul Rawlinson, is taking temporary leave due to exhaustion raises the question of whether law firms are doing enough to support the wellbeing of their employees, says Averil ...
Dollar gains as focus shifts to Fed, euro and sterling under pressure
December 14th, 2018
The dollar firmed against most major counterparts on Friday, as investor focus shifted to an expected U.S. interest rate hike next week, although gains are likely to be capped on greater uncertainty about next year’s policy outlook. The greenback ...
Seven EU Countries established the “Mediterranean seven” group to promote blockchain
December 12th, 2018
Countries around the world are starting to recognize the value that blockchain technology brings to the table regarding not only its potential to improve governance and the delivery of public services but also to tackle key problems and inefficiencies ...