Global Finance

Investing in today’s complex financial landscape is no easy task. As Charley Ellis, the pioneer of index investing, articulated in a recent discussion with CNBC’s Bob Pisani on “ETF Edge,” the primary obstacle to investment success is not merely market volatility or unpredictable price swings but often lies within ourselves. In his book “Rethinking Investing,”
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In a world where economic uncertainties dominate the headlines, many Americans are starting to perceive Social Security as a diminishing resource rather than a viable financial asset. This shift in perspective can have profound implications on individual investment strategies. Renowned investing expert Charles Ellis highlights that Social Security should not be dismissed; rather, it could
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In recent weeks, the Chinese technology sector has witnessed a remarkable phenomenon—a monumental shift driven by the rapid adoption of DeepSeek’s latest artificial intelligence model. Companies across various industries are eagerly exploring how this breakthrough technology can enhance productivity and reshape the economic landscape, despite international restrictions that have complicated access to advanced semiconductor technology.
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Barclays, one of the UK’s leading banks, recently unveiled its financial results for the year 2024, revealing a notable increase in its pre-tax profits that outperformed analyst expectations by a slim margin. The pre-tax profit soared by 24% to £8.108 billion, slightly eclipsing the forecast of £8.081 billion provided by analysts from LSEG. This positive
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Commerzbank, Germany’s second-largest financial institution, has recently announced a significant restructuring initiative that includes the elimination of 3,900 full-time positions by 2028. This decision reflects the bank’s commitment to streamline its operations and navigate the challenging landscape of the banking sector. While the announcement primarily targets job reductions within Germany, it also emphasizes the bank’s
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In a significant shift, the fintech company Zepz, previously known as WorldRemit, is facing challenging times as it begins to cut its workforce and close operations in key markets. Following the acquisition of Sendwave, Zepz rebranded, integrating new business streams into its operations. However, the company is now aiming to improve its financial sustainability by
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In a recent testimony before the Senate Banking Committee, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addressed critical economic indicators, reinforcing the central bank’s perseverance in combating inflation without hastily lowering interest rates. As he assessed the current economic landscape, he characterized it as broadly robust, yet he acknowledged the complexities faced by monetary policymakers in achieving
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In an unexpected turn of events this past Monday, both GameStop and MicroStrategy saw their stock prices soar, partly fueled by an intriguing social media post from Ryan Cohen, GameStop’s CEO. Cohen’s interaction with Michael Saylor, co-founder of MicroStrategy and a prominent advocate for Bitcoin, ignited new excitement among investors. GameStop, often hailed as the
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a regulatory agency established to shield American consumers from exploitative financial practices, is now facing unprecedented turbulence. A recent memo disclosed a closure of its Washington, D.C. headquarters, directing its employees to transition to remote work until at least February 14. This directive came from the Chief Operating Officer,
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In the shifting sands of the financial market, two distinct sectors appear well-positioned to thrive under the current administration: major financial institutions and small-cap stocks. As policies evolve, investors are compelled to understand the implications of deregulation and domestic market focus, particularly for these two divergent groups that are potentially on the brink of substantial
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