Did you know over 60% of Americans now invest in the stock market? More people than ever are choosing to grow their money this way. And it’s not just in the U.S., stock market investing is booming all around the world. Why? Because it works. Stock market investing lets us grow wealth, beat inflation, and…
On April 11th, the FTSE 100 went up. That’s the main stock market index in the UK. It rose even though the big US markets, like the Dow Jones and Nasdaq, went down. This surprised many people. Usually, when US markets fall, others follow. But not this time. We saw something different. While Wall Street…
China just raised tariffs on US goods. The new rate? A huge 125%. This move came on April 12 and has caught global attention. This isn’t just a headline. It affects real people, real jobs, and real trade. We’ve seen trade fights before, but this feels bigger. Why? Because the numbers are high, and the…
Do you know that how we feel about the economy can actually shape the economy itself? That’s right. Our hopes, fears, and spending habits help drive big financial decisions. This idea is called consumer sentiment. When we feel good about the future, we spend more. When we worry, we hold back. Businesses watch this closely….
Did you know that just 10% of the world’s people own over 75% of the global wealth? That’s a big gap. It shows how uneven money is shared. This is called income inequality. And to measure it, we use something called the Gini Index. The Gini Index is a number that tells us how fair…
Did you know that some countries earn more from their people working abroad than from local businesses? That’s true for many nations. This is where Gross National Product, or GNP, becomes important. GNP helps us see how much money a country makes, not just at home but also from overseas. It counts what people and…
Indicators play an important role in the world of data analysis, economics, and business. They help us understand what’s happening now and what might happen in the future. But not all indicators are the same. Some give us clues about what’s coming, while others show us what has already happened. These are known as leading…
Stock market is showing shocking results after an hour or within minutes. In this scenario, guessing the future can be hard. But we have some tools that help. These tools are called leading indicators. They give us early signs about what might happen in the economy. For example, when the stock market goes up, it…
Stock volume is a powerful tool in trading, but many traders overlook it. Do you know that volume can often predict price movements? When we watch the number of shares traded, we get clues about how strong a price move really is. High or low volume can tell us if a trend is likely to…
On April 9, 2025, the stock market surprised everyone. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 saw their biggest gains since 2008. The news leaves investors excited and hopeful. This day marked a turning point, bringing memories of the 2008 financial crisis, which had shaken markets around the world. For years, we’ve watched these indices rise…