Understanding Finance

A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding the Stock Market: What You Need to Know as an Investor

The stock market is a place of mystery and wonder for many investors, but for most people it is a source of confusion and nervousness. It can be especially daunting for newcomers who want to start investing but don’t know where to begin. Fortunately, investing is becoming more mainstream, and it doesn’t require a lot of money or specialized knowledge with the new tools available in the financial markets.

In these articles, you will learn everything you need to know about the stock market and financial markets as an investor. From the basics to advanced topics such as stock valuation, index funds, crypto-currencies, etc…you will have all the information you need to succeed.

The crisis in Ukraine is having a profound effect on the Russian economy and global markets.
The main economic consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine are higher energy and commodity prices, slower economic growth and turbulence in global financial markets. Continue reading “How will Russia’s invasion of Ukraine affect global markets?”