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While the currencies of the various nations are all valid for purchasing goods and services, it is now becoming a popular form of investment to exchange one national currency for another; and in fact, the currency market has been booming at least since the 1970s, when many restrictions on international trade were lifted or modified.… Continue reading An Insight Into the Currency Markets and Current Trends

With figures released this week showing the United Kingdom economy has shrunk again, we looked at five reasons why investors should now begin to take a braver outlook.  Please note that this is a guest post to the Wall Street Subscriptions website contributed by a guest author. If you would like to contribute to the… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why UK Investors Should Get Braver

You may have heard about gold prices reaching record levels in recent times and wondered whether this is a new way of investing money which has only appeared in the last few years. It is certainly true that the ease with which we can now invest in the sought after yellow metal means that more… Continue reading Is Gold a New Type of Investment in 2012?

In this post I want to address the question: Is now a good time to exchange US dollars for UK pounds?  This might be of interest if you’re in the United States and intend on holidaying or having a vacation in the UK, or you might even be looking to emigrate there. You also could… Continue reading Is Now A Good Time to Exchange US Dollars for UK Pounds?

Spread betting has become very popular over the past ten years and there are a huge number of new traders getting involved in this exciting form of speculation. Traditional forms of investing, however, such as stock and share trading have generated less interest amongst those without vast amounts to invest and particularly during the recent… Continue reading Spread Betting vs Buying Stocks and Shares

Indicators are very important to be successful in businesses involving stock and shares and foreign exchange. To make this easy there are quite a number of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) designed for traders to use in predicting changes. These indicators also include two common indicator categories called “Lagging” and “Leading” indicators. Definitions: The Lagging Indicators:… Continue reading Lagging Indicator vs. Leading Indicator – Which One Should You Follow?

Private equity funds helps investors make investments in different equity (and sometime even debt) vis private equity funds.  Typically private equity funds will be limited partnerships that come with strict fixed term of at least ten years with the option to apply for annual extensions. Private equity funds are usually managed by a private investor… Continue reading What Are The Challenges Facing Private Equity Funds In The Coming Months?

Just like its glitzy cousin, the stock exchange market, term deposit is finally beginning to get its favor back. The global economic crisis has somehow managed to pave its way for a humble turnaround. Today, an increasing number of investors are depending on term deposits to make sure that their money is put in a… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Term Deposits are Popular in Economic Crisis

Many women have a hard time when it comes to their careers; whether it be hitting their heads on glass ceilings, dealing with a lack of confidence in a male-dominated boardroom, juggling work and home responsibilities, or deciding to start a family. It can be overwhelming to say the least, as society puts equal pressure… Continue reading Career Tips for Women in 2012: Planning & Confidence

According to UK media analyst Guy Consterdine, reading a magazine gives your brain quite a workout, and unlike watching TV, which is a largely passive experience, reading a magazine is an active one, requiring a great deal of attention and decision-making.  Magazine advertising’s effectiveness lies in the fact that most readers scan each page, consuming… Continue reading Magazine Advertising: An Effective Medium Better than Web