Notes from the desk that scores every broker on this site.
Market analysis, broker comparisons and trading basics, from the team that scores every broker in our index.
Navigating the world of cryptocurrency
Crypto can pay off and it can wipe you out. The real pros and cons of Bitcoin, Ethereum and the rest, and…
The impact of the war in Ukraine on the global economy
How the war in Ukraine pushed up energy and food prices, broke supply chains and fed inflation far beyond its borders, and…
Federal Reserve: the economic ripple effect
What the Fed does, the tools it uses to fight inflation and support jobs, and how its decisions ripple into rates, markets…
The Rise of Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Discover its potential and risks
DeFi swaps banks for blockchains and smart contracts. How it works, what it could change in finance, and the risks of cutting…
The Future of Banking: Fintech Innovations and Digital Transformation
Mobile banking, peer-to-peer lending and robo-advisors are rewriting how banks work. The fintech shifts reshaping banking and what they mean for you.
Exploring the Role of AI in Trading
How AI-driven algorithms read market data and automate trading decisions, where they help, and why they don't take the risk out of…
The Future of Money: CBDCs
Central bank digital currencies are digital cash issued by central banks. How CBDCs work, token- versus account-based designs, and what they could…
Why is the dollar the global reserve currency?
Why the world prices trade and holds reserves in US dollars, and which factors, from growth to politics, push the dollar's value…
What is inflation and what you can do to fight it
Inflation eats what your money can buy. What causes it, how central banks try to control it, and what you can do…