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On October 12, 2025, the current S&P 500 bull market marked its third anniversary. Three years earlier, the index had closed at 3,577 amid fears that inflation was spiraling out of control. That day, stocks rebounded sharply after an early drop, a sign that often signals a turning point. Since then, the rally has remained … Read more
The U.S. dollar, still the world’s dominant reserve currency, has staged a surprising comeback in 2025. Despite political uncertainty in Washington, the dollar index recently hit a two-week high, leaving many investors who were betting against the dollar facing painful losses. Earlier this year, “shorting the dollar” was one of the most popular strategies in … Read more
China’s aerospace industry is working on an ambitious new project: a next-generation heavy military transport aircraft capable of carrying up to 120 tons of cargo. Technical details recently published in the specialist press reveal a radical “blended wing body” (BWB) design that would surpass the capabilities of China’s current fleet and rival U.S. and Russian … Read more
Key Takeaways Buying your first ETF is simple. Open a brokerage account, fund it, select a low-cost fund by ticker, and enter a market or limit order. See expense ratio, bid-ask spread, and tracking error. Start with a broad index ETF for sector mix. Mind account fees, tax rules, and local market hours. Many brokers … Read more
The World Bank has lifted its China GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 4.8%, a notable improvement from its April estimate of 4%. The revision reflects stronger-than-expected short-term resilience in the world’s second-largest economy. The adjustment also extends to much of the East Asia and Pacific region, where growth expectations are slightly more positive than … Read more
The global economy is facing a “perfect storm” of fiscal pressures, political instability, and monetary easing. And once again, gold has emerged as the clear winner, with prices breaking above $4,000 per ounce in 2025 — a historic gold price record. But can gold truly outshine the U.S. dollar as the world’s safe haven? Why … Read more
The Forbes Russia 2025 ranking of the wealthiest people is led by two familiar names: Vagit Alekperov and Alexey Mordashov. They are the richest billionaires in Russia. Their net worth is nearly identical, yet their career paths highlight different industries — oil and steel — that have long been cornerstones of Russian economic power. For … Read more
Key Takeaways What is an ETF? ETF is a pooled investment fund that trades on an exchange and holds a basket of assets like stocks, bonds, or commodities. Generally, they track an index, provide intraday pricing, and have lower fees than many mutual funds. Shares trade at market prices that may be somewhat above or … Read more
Key Takeaways Stocks vs ETFs for beginners contrasts purchasing individual company stocks versus purchasing funds that contain multiple investments and trade like a stock. Stocks provide direct ownership, greater upside, and greater risk from one company’s actions. In contrast, ETFs diversify risk across industry sectors or an entire index, and they have an annual fee … Read more
Key Takeaways ETFs vs. mutual funds trading, costs, taxes and access. ETFs trade on exchanges all day and their market prices move in real time. Mutual funds trade once per day at net asset value after market close. Expense ratios are lower for broad index ETFs, but large index mutual funds can match them. Bid-ask … Read more