We look at what would it mean if Cryptocurrencies contributed to economic data such as GDP (via mining activity) or global money supply (as a currency) in 2017 and some more things, Continue reading “If Cryptocurrencies contributed to economic data points such as GDP or global money supply in 2017 plus some other things”
Underfunding, lower bond yields and changing demographics could mean you don’t get a state pension
A significant increase in life expectancy during the 20th century has been one of the greatest achievements for society. Better living standards, more nutritious diets, access to cleaner drinking water, Continue reading “Underfunding, lower bond yields and changing demographics could mean you don’t get a state pension”
How do Central Banks with zero or negative interest rates spend their money?
At the outset, here are the countries whose Central Banks have zero or negative interest rates, Continue reading “How do Central Banks with zero or negative interest rates spend their money?”
One chart that will make you wonder how a generation managed with high interest rates
Here is a chart of the Bank of England base rate from 1975 till date, Continue reading “One chart that will make you wonder how a generation managed with high interest rates”
Impact of interest rates in the US and the UK heading higher
What a difference a year makes, these are the current 10 year government bond yields, Continue reading “Impact of interest rates in the US and the UK heading higher”
This is how much the US dollar lost against major currencies in 2017 and 2018 (so far)
This is how much the US Dollar ($) has lost in 2017 and 2018 (till date), Continue reading “This is how much the US dollar lost against major currencies in 2017 and 2018 (so far)”
As stock markets make big moves, isn’t volatility what traders wanted?
As stock markets globally continue to fall, the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index fell 1,032.89 points or 4.15% today (February 8, 2018). Continue reading “As stock markets make big moves, isn’t volatility what traders wanted?”
Dow Jones Industrial Average suffers its largest absolute fall ever, did Google Trends predict the Bitcoin price crash?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index suffered its largest fall in absolute terms on Monday (February 5, 2018), it fell 1,175.21 points or 4.60%. Continue reading “Dow Jones Industrial Average suffers its largest absolute fall ever, did Google Trends predict the Bitcoin price crash?”
Do foreign state run companies deliver poor rail services in Britain?
6pm on a winter weekday at London Bridge Station, several passengers wait for the departure platform of their train to be displayed. Some of these passengers aren’t looking on the display board though, they are looking at their phones and tablets on a website – not the Train operator or Network Rail (the company that manages the railway tracks, signalling and other infrastructure) but another website Continue reading “Do foreign state run companies deliver poor rail services in Britain?”
Dow Jones Industrial Average suffers its largest absolute fall since 2008, Card issuers restrict cryptocurrency purchases
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index suffered its 6th largest fall in absolute terms on Friday (February 2, 2018) Continue reading “Dow Jones Industrial Average suffers its largest absolute fall since 2008, Card issuers restrict cryptocurrency purchases”