Finance

21st Century Globalization

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The term globalization refers to the process by which relations between nations have become interdependent and have transcended the physical and geographical boundaries that may have existed before (Al-Rodhan, et al., 2006). Investopedia defines the term Globalization as “the spread of products, technology, information, and jobs across national borders and cultures” (KOPP, 2019), otherwise, an … Read more

How to master almost any programming Technology – for experienced developers

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What I mean by “experienced developer” people whether they are Freelancers or Full-time workers who have experience in programming in industrial environments using frameworks or libraries like .NET, Django, Angular or React, etc., they should have knowledge about the classic basics to build typical applications (web, mobile, and desktop). In my opinion, 4 pillars must … Read more

Libra: the latest news on Facebook’s future cryptocurrency

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Facebook Libra
Libra is the name given to Facebook’s future crypto-currency. “Libra’s mission is to develop a simple global currency and financial infrastructure, serving billions of people,” the project’s white paper, which was revealed on June 18, 2019. The libra will be a cryptocurrency that depends on a set of stable fiat currencies: 50% the dollar, 18% … Read more

1992: George Soros blows up the Bank of England

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In 1992, the euro didn’t exist yet, but there was the European Monetary System (EMS), which stabilized the exchange rate of the various European currencies through the ECU (European Currency Unit). Every day the central banks of the EMS countries intervened on the foreign exchange market to limit the fluctuation margins to a maximum threshold … Read more

U.S. economy ravaged by coronavirus pandemic

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US economy in 2020
Unlike the World Financial Crisis in 2008, the U.S economy seems to be affected more severely by the COVID-19 pandemic than the other economies. With businesses paralyzed, GDP will suffer a sharp drop: $1.5 trillion (4.8%) in production will be lost, according to the Wall Street Journal. Many sectors, such as textiles and trade, fear … Read more

Aladdin, the Artificial Intelligence that manages 18 Trillion Dollars in Assets

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Artificial Intelligence
Summary Aladdin (Asset, Liability, Debt and Derivative Investment Network) is an electronic system of BlackRock Solutions, the risk management division of the world’s largest investment management firm, BlackRock, Inc. In 2019, this AI manages $18 trillion in assets (Haberly, D et al., 2019), more than 7% of global financial assets, and monitors approximately 30,000 investment … Read more

The key macroeconomic indicators that influence the global market

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The main objective of fundamental analysis is to make financial forecasts such as a possible rise in one currency relative to another. By understanding the economic situation and macroeconomic events, theories can be developed to anticipate certain trends. Macroeconomics analysis looks at the underlying forces responsible for market developments. This in-depth study serves as a … Read more