Stock Market
The world has an abundance of markets, and they all have independent and dependent relationships with the rest of the world. RateRush.com explores markets around the globe, how they impact one another, and what it means for our future economy. Learn about the finances of specific markets from trade, to production, to profit, to debt, and more.
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The Largest Market in the World
The derivatives market, for better or worse, is the market with the most influence in the world.
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Market Outlook 2020: Flashing Yellow?
For those that feel that caution may be warranted moving forward in the market, a few points are often referenced that may justify a closer look.
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The Best Savings Opportunities in 2020
When we entered 2019 one year ago, businesses and consumers, alike, were concerned about the economy. During that time, trade relations between the US and China escalated. In addition, the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates several times in 2018, with more increases planned for 2019. Just as importantly, the stock market plummeted and reached alarming lows. However, one year later,…
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The Risks of Investing Your Life Savings
Common knowledge says that it is smart to invest your life savings in the markets. But is that really a good idea? Learn how Modern Portfolio Theory started.
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How the China Deal Can Save You Hundreds of Dollars
American households saw their living expenses go up over the last two years. The ongoing US-China trade war is one of the main reasons. However, earlier this month, the two countries reached a partial agreement. The Trump Administration agreed to cancel levies on Chinese imports, including laptop computers and smartphone devices. Moreover, American farmers will sell to China soybeans and…
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Will the Dollar Be Replaced as the World’s Reserve Currency?
For decades, the US dollar has served as the world’s primary reserve currency. However, the dollar was not always in the premier spot amongst the world’s currencies, surpassing the pound sterling in the twentieth century. With today’s changing economic environment and shifting global sentiment, other currencies are also gaining influence in the reserve currency arena. With that in mind, what…
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How Brexit Impacts American Consumers
This week, the Conservative Party won the parliamentary and UK prime minister election in a landslide. As a result, the Tory government will almost certainly conclude Britain’s departure from the European Union (EU). Equally as important, if Prime Minister (PM) Boris Johnson delivered Brexit today, his Conservative government will immediately aim towards reaching a trade deal with the US. Even…
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Trade and Your Wallet
During the last few years, international trade took center stage. Today, it is even more important to analysts, media pundits, investors, and other economic players. Above all else, issues related to the China tariffs list, the potential USMCA trade agreement, and Brexit have a direct impact on household budgets. To clarify, volatile trade relations translate to unstable food, energy, and…
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Surprising Facts You May Not Know About the Trade Deficit
The trade deficit and resulting trade war with China have been the talk of the financial town for the last couple of years, as well as extensively covered in mainstream news. Most have heard about the fact that we have a deficit, meaning we import more than we export. However, there are some surprising facts about the trade deficit you…
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Open Market Operations: What are they and how do they affect markets?
While many of the open market operations of the past decade have been largely experimental, the FOMC’s increased market participation has also increased the impact of these operations substantially.
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