By Barbara Zigah (eToro Blog) For forex traders, fundamental analysis often involves the study of macroeconomic indicators that may affect the supply and demand for a particular currency, and so can move the forex market significantly. Nevertheless, while some economic data can affect global markets, other data can be relatively
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Why Is Everyone Excited About Bitcoin?
By Leo Alkalay (eToro Blog) An increasing popular reaction to the almost universal use of paper money issued by central banks and largely controlled by financial institutions is the trend toward using virtual or digital currencies for private transactions. Among the most widely acknowledged leaders in this relatively new currency arena is Bitcoin, which was [...]
The Case for a Global Depression
By Paul Quintaro Benzinga Staff Writer Conditions in the global economy appear to be deteriorating. Is this a temporary “bump in the road,” as President Obama described, or are we due for something much worse? It is perfectly possible that the economy could turn. As of yet undiscovered technological improvements, impossible to predict, could greatly [...]