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Trading units (aka lots, aka position size) is one of those trading terms that seem simple but can be quite confusing for someone who’s just come into the trading world. The reason behind this is that different types of trading require different terminology to describe them. Forex and stocks have different predefined sizes for trading
Municipals were steady to weaker in spots Tuesday, while U.S. Treasuries were mixed and equities ended down. The two- and three-year muni-UST ratios are around 65% to 67%. The five-year was at 71%, the 10-year at 83% and the 30-year at 102%, according to Refinitiv MMD’s 3 p.m. read. ICE Data Services had the five
Rishi Sunak, Tory leadership contender, has warned that it would be “complacent and irresponsible” to ignore the risk of markets losing confidence in the British economy, as wagers against UK government debt sent short-term borrowing costs in the gilt market soaring. In an interview with the Financial Times, Sunak said his leadership rival Liz Truss
Ether (ETH) is the second largest crypto by market capitalization and the absolute leader in decentralized applications by deposits. Becoming a victim of its own success, the network experienced a fee hike in November 2021 when the average transaction costs surpassed $50. That’s precisely why the Merge is a critical step to implementing a fully
In early June, we discussed the possibility that a window of opportunity might be opening for Manhattan buyers as deal volume fell. In July, we thought the market was crashing back to normal with fear levels outpacing the data. Now, in August, the window of opportunity may be open as the market is softer —
Public power agencies notched a long-sought victory with the new climate law, which for the first time grants them access to tax credits for renewable energy projects. “This will be a sea change in how states and local governments and other tax-exempt entities approach the development of new and existing technology, including wind, solar, storage
Major pension legislation was cited as Vermont’s rating outlook was raised to stable from negative by S&P Global Ratings. In a report that also affirmed the state’s AA-plus general obligation bond rating, the rating agency said Vermont currently ranked sixth highest in the nation for unfunded retiree health care benefits and eighth highest for unfunded
If you can’t look at the screens but you’re trying to get a good order price, certain stock, or equity, this is something to consider. Let’s say McDonald’s is trading at $75, fictitiously speaking, and you’re looking to purchase it for $55 and you want to get it at a good rate. You’re willing to
What is the Mortgage Interest Deduction and how can you use it to help save money on your federal income taxes? In this episode of Personal Finance 101, Madeleine Johnson walks you through the basics. She also helps explain how this popular deduction was changed by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
One trading jargon that you’ll hear very often is margin. It’s usually in terms like margin account, margin trading and even margin call. It seems a bit complex at first but after this video with trading expert David Jones it should be something quite easy to grasp. David breaks it down to the basics once
The Good Brigade | Digitalvision | Getty Images Mortgage rates are projected to decline next year — but that doesn’t mean prospective homebuyers should necessarily delay a purchase for the prospect of lower financing costs. The rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage will fall to an average 4.5% in 2023, according to a recent housing
The EU is preparing emergency measures to curb the price of electricity by separating it from the soaring cost of gas, as Shell warns the energy crisis could last for years, and utilities turn to the state for support. With member states stepping up pressure for action, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said
Traders on the floor of the NYSE, Aug. 11, 2022. Source: NYSE As the market reacted in alarm to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish comments and determined tone on Friday, I struggled to retrieve an analogous situation that ended well. My conclusion is that, although we have experienced a bear-confirming drop of over 20%
I want to share with you the advantages and disadvantages of being a day trader. If you want to trade stocks and looking to become a day trader, it’s important to understand what you’re getting yourself into and the advantages and the disadvantages. So in case you want to change and become a swing trader,
Tracey Ryniec and David Bartosiak, Stock Strategists at Zacks Investment Research, discuss the future of chip maker Ambarella, Inc. (AMBA). Shares have plunged 35% from its all time highs earlier this summer on fears that the company may be a one-trick pony with GoPro (GPRO) as its most prominent customer. A rare earnings miss and
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Central bankers face a more challenging economic landscape than they have experienced in decades and will find it harder to root out high inflation, top multilateral officials and monetary policymakers have warned. The world’s leading economic authorities this weekend sounded the alarm about the forces working against the Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and other
The United States equities markets plunged on Aug. 26 following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech where he reiterated the central bank’s hawkish stance. Continuing its correlation with the equities market, Bitcoin (BTC) and the cryptocurrency markets also witnessed a sharp selloff on Aug. 26. Bitcoin has declined about 14% this month, making it the
In light of the recent discussions around depegging its native token from USD Coin (USDC) amid sanctioning of Tornado Cash, MakerDAO co-founder Rune Christensen reached out to the community explaining why free-floating DAI may be the only choice for the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). In his blog post, “The Path of Compliance and the Path