The relationship between the global prices of oil and gas and the performance of stock markets has long been examined and analyzed both by academic […]
Tag Archives: Economics
Factors Affecting the Prices of Oil and Gas
Oil and gas remain the most traded and consumed commodities in the world. The global economy remains dependent on these fossil fuels to generate the […]
The Russian Oligarchs: How Did They Rise to Power and Become Rich
It was in 1992 when Alexei Mordashov became the finance director of Severstal before its privatization. His senior director instructed him to acquire shares to […]
Explainer: The Purpose of Central Banks
A central bank is a government institution responsible for managing the currency, monetary base or money supply, and interest rates within a country or state. […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Globalization
There are different views about the origins and causes of globalization. Regardless of such, it cannot be denied that this process of global integration and […]
Environmental Impacts of Globalization: Positive and Negative
Discussions about the environmental impacts of globalization would bring forth a realization that global integration is a double-edged sword. A look into studies and media […]
Economic Globalization: Advantages and Disadvantages
One of the three major dimensions of globalization, alongside political and cultural dimensions, is economic globalization. It represents the process involved in the accelerated cross-border […]
The Strategic Importance of Crimea
Considering its annexation by Russia in 2014, among other geopolitical and international relation issues it has been involved in, it is impossible to disregard the […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Forex Trading
The foreign exchange or forex market represents the global market where individuals and institutions come to buy and sell currencies. It is the largest financial […]
Evergrande Debt Crisis Explained
It was one of the most prolific property developers in China. In 2018, it became the most valuable real estate company in the world, and […]