It is hard for you not to notice that the people in the United Kingdom have decided to leave the European Union (also known as Brexit). The news shocked the world on 23 June 2016. On that single day Sterling pound fell by 10% against the US dollar to its weakest level in over 30 […]
Invest in short term bond funds when stock market is not safe
When it comes to investment, the first thing that comes to your mind is probably investing in stocks. People argue about stock investment all the time. Market goes up, market goes down. This stock is good, that stock is bad. But where do you put your money when no stock market is worth investing now? To some people, […]
Will there be a credit crunch due to falling oil price?
Who are the smartest and most heartless companies in the world? You bet, the banks. If you recall my article at the beginning of the year, I have explained the real ‘time bomb’ from sharp falling oil price is not just the looming future of the energy companies but the impact to the financial system, the […]
Lower Oil Prices: Will they pump the world towards growth or deflation?
“Oil-price drop is one of the most important developments shaping the global outlook” – Janet Yellen, The chair of the Federal Reserve Oil prices have fallen significantly since the mid of 2014, and this is having a marked influence on the global economy . This startling price shift has already led to some wide-ranging market adjustments, while the […]
Would you invest in Africa funds?
Which country in emerging or frontier markets would you choose to invest your money for the next decade? China is probably the most popular answer. With China’s metaphoric rise in the last 2 decades, one would really have to be living in a cave or up a tree to have never even heard of a China-focused […]
How will the impact of falling oil prices affect the world and your investment in 2015
Oil, oil and it is oil again. The whole world is closely observing the oil prices, are you? Is the lower oil price doing any good or bad to your investment portfolio? How should you position your investments in 2015? The impact of falling oil prices to global economy and your investment is a complex subject, […]