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Key Takeaways ETFs are inherently safe as an investment because they diversify risk and are highly regulated. Safety varies by fund type, index method, and structure, with broad-market funds being less risky than leveraged or synthetic products. Expenses remain low due to slender expense ratios, and reporting brings transparency. Risks still include market swings, tracking … Read more
China’s new high-speed train has once again set a global benchmark in rail technology. Its latest train, the CR450, achieved a record-breaking speed of 453 km/h during testing on the Shanghai–Chongqing–Chengdu high-speed line, according to Chinese state media. This milestone strengthens China’s leadership in high-speed transportation and sets the stage for even faster, more efficient … Read more
Sweden is often praised as a leader in financial innovation. Sweden’s digital payments now account for 90% of all transactions, making it one of the most cashless societies in the world. Yet, experts warn this achievement comes with vulnerabilities. The more Sweden depends on digital payments, the more it risks disruption from cyberattacks and hybrid … Read more
Key Takeaways Among the longest bull markets in history are the 2009–2020 U.S. Rally, the 1987–2000 U.S. Expansion, and Japan’s 2012–2018 run. The 2009 cycle lasted around 131 months, with the S&P 500 increasing approximately 400 percent. The 1987 one ran 150 months, with returns of approximately 580 percent on the S&P 500. Japan’s Abenomics … Read more
A record number of U.S. fund managers now believe that tech stocks are overvalued, raising concerns that the market may be approaching an “AI stock bubble.” The findings come from a survey by Bank of America, cited by Bloomberg, covering managers overseeing $400 billion in assets between October 3–9. More than 54% of respondents said … Read more
Key Takeaways Safest ETFs as a beginner are broad, low-cost index funds and high-quality bond ETFs with long records and large asset bases. Broad market equity funds distribute risk among hundreds of companies. Short-duration Treasury or investment-grade bond funds reduce price volatility. Good indicators are expense ratios below 0.10%, high volume, tight spreads, and low … Read more
Key Takeaways Bull markets last four to six years on average, depending on the time period measured. Since 1926, a number of studies place the average around seven years, while post-1950 numbers run closer to four to five years. The 2009–2020 U.S. Run was approximately 11 years, while 1982–1987 ran for only five. Short bursts … Read more
Iran has announced the discovery of huge new natural gas reserves totaling 283 billion cubic meters in the Pazan gas field, located in the southern province of Fars. That potentially increases the Iran’s gas reserves in 2025, making them one of the biggest in the world. The announcement was made by Iran’s Oil Minister, Mohsen … Read more
French luxury magnate Bernard Arnault, one of the wealthiest people in the world, saw his fortune rise by an astonishing $19 billion in just 24 hours, according to Bloomberg. Bernard Arnault’s net worth now stands at $192 billion, fueled by strong demand for luxury goods worldwide. The surge came after his conglomerate LVMH (Moët Hennessy … Read more
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economy is entering a slower phase. According to its latest outlook, global GDP growth is expected to cool to 3.2% in 2025 and 3.1% in 2026, well below the pre-crisis average of 3.7%. The IMF global growth forecast suggests caution and the need to closely … Read more