Derivatives – What Are They And How Do They Work?
Derivatives are a source of confusion for many investors, so here’s a simple guide to what they are and how they work
Trading Futures
Futures are a derivative and comprise an agreement between a buyer and seller to trade a commodity, security, or asset at a specific future date
Will Oil Prices Hit The Magic $100 A Barrel Again?
The slump in oil prices is leaving many investors wondering whether the price will ever recover. Last year, the price per barrel plunged from more
Economic Growth Falls Sharply In Sub-Sahara Africa
After a decade of growth, the outlook for sub-Sahara Africa looks bleak as economies start to rapidly slow, says the International Monetary Fund. Growth forecasts
Public Pensions Lose Millions As Share Prices Crash
Public sector retirement savers have seen some of their money go up in smoke as share prices in leading mining companies have crashed. Campaigners claim
Oil Giants Boost Production Despite Falling Prices
Oil producing giants Kuwait and Abu Dhabi plan to increase output after discovering huge new fields despite the volatile price of crude. Abu Dhabi is
Saudi Draws On Reserves To Plug Oil Deficit
Plunging oil prices have led Saudi Arabia to start withdrawing billions of pounds from international banks and financial markets to plug a record budget deficit.
No Protection For Bitcoin Investors Who Lose Money
The financial consequences of investing in virtual currencies have become clearer following a £3.3 million hack of one of the UK’s leading Bitcoin platforms. Bitstamp
Bitcoin Exchange Lock Out After Security Breach
Currency experts believe the sudden closure of a leading British Bitcoin exchange is the beginning of the end for the virtual currency. Beset by scandal
Commercial Property Is Investment of the Year
UK commercial property is one of the best performing investments – recording a massive 20% growth in the past 12 months. Commercial property showed the
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Oil Producers Not Ready To Turn Off Oversupply Tap
Details of high-level talks between oil producing countries have leaked out. Two of the world’s major oil producers – Saudi Arabia and Russia – have
Crunch Time For Sweet Eaters As Chocolate Runs Out
If you like to nibble on chocolate, you should start thinking about stockpiling a secret supply because the world is running out of the key