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Seasonal patterns affect the stock market performance. September is a risk-off month, whereas April, November, and December are risk-on months. Surprisingly, stocks perform significantly better in odd years than in even years.
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Are the embattled BTC miners' valuations a value investor's dream?
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The dollar remains unrivalled as the global reserve currency with the euro still far from challenging its position.
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Is a financial crash imminent? Capital.com speaks to Euro Pacific Capital CEO Peter Schiff about whether a financial crash is on the cards for 2022
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S&P 500 and US Tech 100 are among the most popular indices in the world.
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There are mixed views on whether a stock market correction could happen soon, but commodity exposure is key.
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Oil climbs as energy shares mix and gold retreats on Wednesday
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Economist says war in Europe will lead to global economic uncertainty
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Economist: Gasoline will cost more as oil prices surge
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Crude prices skid as energy shares spike mid-day Wednesday
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In February, metaverse-related digital assets outperformed tech companies with metaverse venture plans, Kaiko finds.
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When investing in the metaverse, it is important to keep a timeframe in mind