P2P Lending, Bonds and Finance News
Oxygen continues to gain investor’s confidence amid its strategy of taking advantage of the booming gig economy. Online bank targeting freelancers has recently generated $2.3 million in funding to capitalize on opportunities that big banks have left … [Read more...]
Though Brexit helped in posting the best first quarter manufacturing output record since 1988, the further delays regarding Brexit could create big damage to the long-term outlook of economic growth. The economic growth of 0.5% in Q1 was supported … [Read more...]
Stock markets were shining since the start of this year amid prospects for the trade deal between the United States and China. The S&P 500 had hit a record high last week and the broader market index was up 17% before the latest … [Read more...]
This article was originally published as Market Commentary on CharlesSchwab.com The yield curve has appeared in quite a few news headlines recently. Why is this technical-sounding tidbit of financial jargon suddenly getting so much … [Read more...]
Bonds are commonly touted as a safe form of investment, especially for newcomers that want stable returns. However, not all bonds are the same and no investment is 100% risk-free. If you’re looking to get into bonds in 2018, here’s a closer look at … [Read more...]
At this point, everyone knows about Ethereum. It’s been “prophesized” by some to overtake Bitcoin as the #1 cryptocurrency in what’s called “The Flippening.” In its short, about 2.5-year history, Ethereum has taken the world by storm, becoming the #2 … [Read more...]
While Big Data’s impact on consumer sales and marketing is well publicized, the application of the same technology to bond markets isn’t as thoroughly analyzed. The impact of Big Data on stock markets is starting to be felt, but the bond market is … [Read more...]
U.S President Donald Trump has made it very clear since assuming office that he believes that a weak Dollar (USD) is good for the economic prospects of the United States. In the days leading up to his inauguration in January 2017, Trump categorically … [Read more...]
With just about a decade since its introduction and the advent of online platforms in support of it, peer-to-peer lending has grown into a major source of money for borrowers who need quick cash with less restrictions. Basically, peer-to-peer lending … [Read more...]
President Trump referred to ‘draining the swamp,’ during his campaign, and what he meant by that statement was that he intended to rid the Oval office of corruption. Politicians, lobbyists, and other influential people involved in politics in … [Read more...]
