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How do rising interest rates in the U.S. affect the stock markets?

How do rising interest rates in the U.S. affect the stock markets? The U.S. Central Bank (the Fed) concluded its first meeting of 2023, last Wednesday afternoon by announcing a quarter-point rate hike. Aligning with market expectations, the rate-setting Federal Open...

How to Invest in Stocks

Basic Principles When making an investment plan, we expect our savings to deliver a satisfactory yield without losing their purchasing power. Stock investment is no different. We must ensure a positive real return above inflation when we choose to buy a stock. An...

The Fed’s sharpest interest rate hike in almost 30 years

The Fed’s sharpest interest rate hike in almost 30 years The U.S Federal Reserve policymakers approved the sharpest interest rate hike since 1994 and lifted the federal funds rate by 0.75 bps during the June 2022 meeting on Wednesday. The hike has taken the benchmark...

Financial Independence: Take that step now

Being financially independent sounds great, however many people have not yet figured out how to attain it. In simple terms, financial independence is about reaching a point where you can live your life the way you want to without having to work or to be dependent on...