Intro to Banking
Even though many people use banks every day, they do not understand the big picture of how banks work. Many…
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August 16, 2019
What History Tells Us About the Recent Fed Rate Cut
Amidst ongoing trade tensions and a slowing global economy, the Federal Reserve has just lowered the federal funds rate by…
August 11, 2019
Automation and the Future of Employment
Are robots going to steal your job? No. However, they already have. Think about it. From customer service to transportation,…
August 1, 2019
Preparing for a Recession
Recessions are inevitable — like the old saying, what goes up must come down. At the time of the writing of…
July 7, 2019
The Status of Government Bonds
When the stock market gets more volatile, investors often turn to bonds, particularly government bonds. Since governments are typically reliable…
June 15, 2019
Intro to Commodities
Ever wonder why gas prices change every day? One day, gas may cost $3.09 per gallon. A few months later,…
April 19, 2019
The Inverted Yield Curve
Recently, the spread between the yields for 3-month and 10-year U.S. Treasuries has dropped below 0. Economists and investors across…
March 30, 2019
Intro to The Phillips Curve
Doctors use indicators like heart rate and blood pressure are to measure well-being. Similarly, economists rely on a number of…
March 23, 2019
Basics of Forex Markets
Go back and remember the last time you went to another country. It's likely that you had to exchange your…
March 4, 2019
Investors Play a Crucial Role in the Economy
Society loathes the investor, and it’s quite clear why. They seem to profit off pure luck and others' hard work.…
January 28, 2019