As we start a new year of trade, investors around the world need to know when global stock exchange holidays are. Since different countries have different holidays, it's important to know when the markets are closed to make the most of your investing strategies. Here is a list of the 2024 stock market holidays in Austria, China, Germany, Switzerland, the United States, and Japan.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has highlighted the interest of approximately 500 global companies in investing in Ukraine, signalling a growing recognition of the country's potential for economic development and technological advancement. Several economical studies suggest that this country offers intriguing opportunities for investors. What are the main sectors of interest?
London's Heathrow Airport, one of Europe's most frequented, is undergoing a major shareholder reshuffle with the entry of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF). The PIF joins existing owners such as the Qatar Investment Authority. The move marks a major shift in the airport's ownership structure and has created anticipation within the aviation industry.
The year 2024 is shaping up to be an interesting one in the world of finance, with a mix of cautious confidence and underlying doubts. This attitude comes from what happened in 2023 when most of the statements made by Wall Street did not come true.
Trading on stock markets is one of the most important things that keeps economies around the world going. Indexes like the DAX, Dow Jones, and Nikkei 225 are very important to this because they show not only how well the economies of individual countries are doing but also important information about how money is moving around the world.
Established in 1971 as a non-profit foundation with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has a long tradition of bringing people together. All of them have one thing in common: the foremost political, business, cultural, and other leaders of society have the drive and the influence to make positive change. As usual, taking place in Davos, the top mountain resort in Switzerland, the 54th Annual Meeting will be held from January 15–19, 2024.
In 2024, the world is getting ready for a lot of important events that will change politics, business, culture, and science. These events are not just dates on a calendar; they are turning points that could change the world's story and determine the future.
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Traders and investors are constantly seeking tools and indicators that provide valuable insights into market trends and potential opportunities. One such powerful tool gaining traction is the Smart Money Index (SMI). In this article, we will explore its significance, functionality, and the impact it can have on your financial management journey.
Blockchain is growing in prominence across financial services. This decentralised shared digital ledger of information about transactions might also be a very promising technology for bond issuance. Integrating blockchain into traditional financial markets could lead to more efficient processes and cost savings. Therefore, banks are turning to blockchain technology to experiment with issuing ‘digital’ bonds.
The word "mancession" has come up a lot in economic conversations lately, especially after the Great Recession. Mark Perry, an economist at the University of Michigan, came up with the term to describe a trend in which economic downturns affect male employment more than female employment. Economists and policymakers are interested in and debating this idea, which adds a gendered viewpoint to the study of economic downturns.
As 2023 comes to a close, the world economy is showing signs of resilience and growth that are better than even the most hopeful predictions. Here we look at many aspects of the economic recovery, including GDP growth, inflation patterns, job markets, and the future forecasts that show the world is finally free from the effects of the pandemic.
Recession (mostly) avoided, inflation (mostly) circumscribed, and capital markets caught between a microrock and a macrohard place. In 2023, the world economy has been marked by recovering from COVID-19, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and last year's energy crisis. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) remains concerned about risks related to China's property crisis, volatile commodity prices, and a resurgence in inflation.
The price of publicly traded financial instruments like equities, derivatives, and futures contracts is constantly fluctuating. Day trading is the buying and selling such instruments within the same trading day to profit from these short-term price movements. In the case of so-called high-frequency day trading, hold times can be as short as a few seconds.
Bitcoin, the most well-known type of cryptocurrency, has gained widespread recognition as a potentially promising yet volatile investment asset since around 2017. Initially available for less than a dollar in 2009, Bitcoin traded for an all-time high of around $69,000 in 2021 and currently hovers just under $40,000 across various specialised exchanges.
The pharmaceutical industry in 2023 has been marked by significant advancements in medical research, coupled with ongoing challenges revolving around affordability, access, and sophisticated regulations. In 2024, the industry will face unique challenges and exciting opportunities. What are the pharma industry trends for 2024?
The essential definition of inflation is that it is the rate of increase in prices over a given period of time. Generally speaking, it is the overall increase in prices or the increase in the cost of living in a country. But as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) notices, it can also be more narrowly calculated—for certain goods, such as food, or for services, such as a haircut, for example. The fact is that inflation hits women more than men. Why is it so, and what are the consequences?
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