First things first, you might think that paying less for travel would be something people would want. Think again. President Donald Trump has recently taken steps to make the economy more unpredictable. Yet, the Federal Reserve’s top boss Jerome Powell, announced that they are not in a hurry to cut
In a surprising move, the leader of the United States, Donald Trump, signed an order on Monday to impose a 25% tax on steel and aluminum imports. This decision had a profound impact on Asia-Pacific markets. Many markets in the region showed resilience and even gains, brushing off the tariff news. A
During tough times, like the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2022 Russia-Ukraine conflict, investors often look for safe places to put their money. Two big names in this game are Bitcoin and gold. But what about other types of investments, like those in the blue economy or green finance? How do they fare
A lot of companies use pay-for-performance (P4P) plans to motivate their employees. These can be given as rewards, or bonuses, or as penalties, or losses, based on performance. It's interesting because people typically dislike losing out more than they enjoy earning extra. This is a well-known conce
Imagine, you've found your dream retirement home. It's a cozy place. Cool ocean breezes at night. You can see yourself relaxing in it. Just one day before you close the deal, the bank hits you with a surprising fee. You didn't see it coming. You couldn't find it anywhere in the paperwork. Sound unf
Tom Lee, who heads up a research team at a well known firm, recently made some surprising predictions. He reckons the profit taking that was seen last weekend is a smart time to invest more money in the world markets. He gave his thoughts on the recent sell-off in stocks due to the news of new tari
Bitcoin isn't just another player in the world of money and finance. Not by a long shot. It was invented as an alternative to traditional currencies. It's also a form of cryptocurrency. But why did it come about? In the past decade, this digital currency has shaken up many industries. Let's start wi
Every day, from 2013 to 2017, Bitcoin and six other major financial assets like stocks, commodities, gold, foreign exchange, money market, and bonds were watched closely in China as a study tried to figure out the gold rush. The goal was to see if Bitcoin could be a shield or a buffer for investors.
Imagine a world where everyone needs a bank, but not everyone can get one. This is the world of debanking, where certain people or industries are left out in the cold by banks. It's a problem that has politicians on both sides of the aisle worried. Recently, there was a big discussion on Capitol Hil
Interest rates jumping up and down can be a real headache for businesses. High interest rates don't just make loans more expensive, they also change how companies handle their money. The surprise is that the worst effects aren't immediate. Instead, it's the delayed reactions that can hurt them the
