What is a stock exchange? A stock exchange, such as the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) or the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is a place/market where persons connect to buy or sell financial instruments such…
Date Archives February 2022
Russia-Ukraine Conflict deepens Market Volatility
As inflationary and interest rate pressures weigh heavily on global markets, the prolonged Russia/Ukraine conflict is making matters worse. The escalating tension has intensified over the past week following US President, Joe Biden’s comment that…
Geopolitical Tension and Global Stock Markets
For most consumers, the interconnectedness of the world means enjoying the luxury of sitting at home and completing online transactions with a merchant halfway across the globe. But what many don’t realize is that the…
The importance of being consistent with your investing
Today we will discuss the importance of being consistent with your investing. Let us start with a little math question. Don’t worry this one is not rocket science, and we will give you the answer….
Facebook Suffers Massive Hit
Facebook’s $232 billion fall sets records for the largest one-day value drop in stock market history. Facebook parent Meta lost more than $232 billion in value Thursday. That’s the biggest one-day drop in value in…
5 Easy Money Fixes to get rid of credit card debt faster
Credit cards are very convenient to use, however they attract high-interest rates. With interest rates trekking upwards, you can expect your credit card rate to also increase. If you have a credit card balance, this…
Volatility and The Market
If you’ve been in the investment market for the past two years, it’s not difficult to see how the current stock market conditions could be perceived as unusual. But for those who’ve dabbled in equities…