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Junk Bonds: Higher Yield, Higher Risk
High-yield bonds, frequently referred to as junk bonds, are high-risk debt instruments rated below investment grade by the three major rating agencies, Moody's, Standard &
Crack Spread: A Real-Time Indicator of the Oil Industry
As a result of recent macroeconomic developments and the general atmosphere of the market, crack spreads have skyrocketed this year; Demand for gasoline has exceeded
Treasury Bond Auctions: What You Need To Know (Part 1)
The Federal Reserve (“The Fed”) is raising interest rates and draining liquidity from the economy by reducing its balance sheet through Quantitative Tightening (commonly called
Interest Rate Modulation, an Everlasting Practice
When it comes to interest rates, the market never stops paying attention. And it is understandable: The Federal Reserve, through its monetary policy, has an
Stagflation: An Economic State to Be Avoided
The economic phenomenon of stagflation is characterized by periods of excessive inflation, poor or no growth, and significant unemployment. Prior to the 1970s, prevalent economic
Invesco QQQ ETF: An Optimal Way to Engage with the Nasdaq
The Invesco QQQ ETF is a highly praised exchange-traded fund that follows the performance of the Nasdaq 100 Index. This fund provides investors with significant
My Top 5 Trading Mistakes
My first “retail” trade was placed almost 8 years ago. I placed those first trades thinking I knew it all. I had managed a pretty
Gold and Inflation: A Complex Relationship
Historically, gold has been widely considered as an inflation-proof investment. Investors from all across the world purchased record volumes of physical gold ETFs and other
Trading Currencies – Not A “Foreign” Concept
What is the most liquid market with the most volume traded each day? U.S. Treasury Bonds? Nope! U.S. Equities? Nope! Believe it or not –
Copper: A Crucial Commodity to Monitor in 2022
Copper has played a crucial part in technology for millennia and continues to do so during the current industrial boom. Due to its numerous applications,