This is not going to be an article or Op-Ed about Michael Jordan. Since 2009 we've been in the longest bull-market in history, that's 11 years and counting. However a few metrics like the stock market P/E, the call to put ratio and of course the Shiller P/E suggest a great crash is coming in-between the levels of 1929 and the dot.com bubble. Mean reversion historically is inevitable and the Fed's printing money experiment could end in disaster for the stock market in late 2021 or 2022. You can read Jeremy Grantham's Last Dance article here. You are likely well aware of Michael Burry's predicament as well. It's easier for you just to skim through two related videos on this topic of a stock market crash. Michael Burry's Warning see this YouTube. Jeremy Grantham's Warning See this YouTube. Typically when there is a major event in the world, there is a crash and then a bear market and a recovery that takes many many months. In March, 2020 that's not what we saw since the Fed did some astonishing things that means a liquidity sloth and the risk of a major inflation event. The pandemic represented the quickest decline of at least 30% in the history of the benchmark S&P 500, but the recovery was not correlated to anything but Fed intervention. Since the pandemic clearly isn't disappearing and many sectors such as travel, business travel, tourism and supply chain disruptions appear significantly disrupted - the so-called economic recovery isn't so great. And there's this little problem at the heart of global capitalism today, the stock market just keeps going up. Crashes and corrections typically occur frequently in a normal market. But the Fed liquidity and irresponsible printing of money is creating a scenario where normal behavior isn't occurring on the markets. According to data provided by market analytics firm Yardeni Research, the benchmark index has undergone 38 declines of at least 10% since the beginning of 1950. Since March, 2020 we've barely seen a down month. September, 2020 was flat-ish. The S&P 500 has more than doubled since those lows. Look at the angle of the curve: The S&P 500 was 735 at the low in 2009, so in this bull market alone it has gone up 6x in valuation. That's not a normal cycle and it could mean we are due for an epic correction. I have to agree with the analysts who claim that the long, long bull market since 2009 has finally matured into a fully-fledged epic bubble. There is a complacency, buy-the dip frenzy and general meme environment to what BigTech can do in such an environment. The weight of Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, Facebook, Nvidia and Tesla together in the S&P and Nasdaq is approach a ridiculous weighting. When these stocks are seen both as growth, value and companies with unbeatable moats the entire dynamics of the stock market begin to break down. Check out FANG during the pandemic. BigTech is Seen as Bullet-Proof me valuations and a hysterical speculative behavior leads to even higher highs, even as 2020 offered many younger people an on-ramp into investing for the first time. Some analysts at JP Morgan are even saying that until retail investors stop charging into stocks, markets probably don’t have too much to worry about. Hedge funds with payment for order flows can predict exactly how these retail investors are behaving and monetize them. PFOF might even have to be banned by the SEC. The risk-on market theoretically just keeps going up until the Fed raises interest rates, which could be in 2023! For some context, we're more than 1.4 years removed from the bear-market bottom of the coronavirus crash and haven't had even a 5% correction in nine months. This is the most over-priced the market has likely ever been. At the night of the dot-com bubble the S&P 500 was only 1,400. Today it is 4,500, not so many years after. Clearly something is not quite right if you look at history and the P/E ratios. A market pumped with liquidity produces higher earnings with historically low interest rates, it's an environment where dangerous things can occur. In late 1997, as the S&P 500 passed its previous 1929 peak of 21x earnings, that seemed like a lot, but nothing compared to today. For some context, the S&P 500 Shiller P/E closed last week at 38.58, which is nearly a two-decade high. It's also well over double the average Shiller P/E of 16.84, dating back 151 years. So the stock market is likely around 2x over-valued. Try to think rationally about what this means for valuations today and your favorite stock prices, what should they be in historical terms? The S&P 500 is up 31% in the past year. It will likely hit 5,000 before a correction given the amount of added liquidity to the system and the QE the Fed is using that's like a huge abuse of MMT, or Modern Monetary Theory. This has also lent to bubbles in the housing market, crypto and even commodities like Gold with long-term global GDP meeting many headwinds in the years ahead due to a demographic shift of an ageing population and significant technological automation. So if you think that stocks or equities or ETFs are the best place to put your money in 2022, you might want to think again. The crash of the OTC and small-cap market since February 2021 has been quite an indication of what a correction looks like. According to the Motley Fool what happens after major downturns in the market historically speaking? In each of the previous four instances that the S&P 500's Shiller P/E shot above and sustained 30, the index lost anywhere from 20% to 89% of its value. So what's what we too are due for, reversion to the mean will be realistically brutal after the Fed's hyper-extreme intervention has run its course. Of course what the Fed stimulus has really done is simply allowed the 1% to get a whole lot richer to the point of wealth inequality spiraling out of control in the decades ahead leading us likely to a dystopia in an unfair and unequal version of BigTech capitalism. This has also led to a trend of short squeeze to these tech stocks, as shown in recent years' data. Of course the Fed has to say that's its done all of these things for the people, employment numbers and the labor market. Women in the workplace have been set behind likely 15 years in social progress due to the pandemic and the Fed's response. While the 89% lost during the Great Depression would be virtually impossible today thanks to ongoing intervention from the Federal Reserve and Capitol Hill, a correction of 20% to 50% would be pretty fair and simply return the curve back to a normal trajectory as interest rates going back up eventually in the 2023 to 2025 period. It's very unlikely the market has taken Fed tapering into account (priced-in), since the euphoria of a can't miss market just keeps pushing the markets higher. But all good things must come to an end. Earlier this month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released inflation data from July. This report showed that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 5.2% over the past 12 months. While the Fed and economists promise us this inflation is temporary, others are not so certain. As you print so much money, the money you have is worth less and certain goods cost more. Wage gains in some industries cannot be taken back, they are permanent - in the service sector like restaurants, hospitality and travel that have been among the hardest hit. The pandemic has led to a paradigm shift in the future of work, and that too is not temporary. The Great Resignation means white collar jobs with be more WFM than ever before, with a new software revolution, different transport and energy behaviors and so forth. Climate change alone could slow down global GDP in the 21st century. How can inflation be temporary when so many trends don't appear to be temporary? Sure the price of lumber or used-cars could be temporary, but a global chip shortage is exasperating the automobile sector. The stock market isn't even behaving like it cares about anything other than the Fed, and its $billions of dollars of buying bonds each month. Some central banks will start to taper about December, 2021 (like the European). However Delta could further mutate into a variant that makes the first generation of vaccines less effective. Such a macro event could be enough to trigger the correction we've been speaking about. So stay safe, and keep your money safe. The Last Dance of the 2009 bull market could feel especially more painful because we've been spoiled for so long in the markets. We can barely remember what March, 2020 felt like. Some people sold their life savings simply due to scare tactics by the likes of Bill Ackman. His scare tactics on CNBC won him likely hundreds of millions as the stock market tanked. Hedge funds further gamed the Reddit and Gamestop movement, orchestrating them and leading the new retail investors into meme speculation and a whole bunch of other unsavory things like options trading at such scale we've never seen before. It's not just inflation and higher interest rates, it's how absurdly high valuations have become. Still correlation does not imply causation. Just because inflation has picked up, it doesn't guarantee that stocks will head lower. Nevertheless, weaker buying power associated with higher inflation can't be overlooked as a potential negative for the U.S. economy and equities. The current S&P500 10-year P/E Ratio is 38.7. This is 97% above the modern-era market average of 19.6, putting the current P/E 2.5 standard deviations above the modern-era average. This is just math, folks. History is saying the stock market is 2x its true value. So why and who would be full on the market or an asset class like crypto that is mostly speculative in nature to begin with? Study the following on a historical basis, and due your own due diligence as to the health of the markets: Debt-to-GDP ratio Call to put ratio

Bitcoin dominance steadily declined in April 2024 to below ** percent, amid rumors of central banks halting or potentially lowering interest rates in the future. Within the crypto world, this so-called "dominance" ratio is one of the oldest and most investigated metrics available. It measures the coin's market cap relative to the overall crypto market — effectively showing how strong Bitcoin compared to all the other cryptocurrencies that are not BTC, called "altcoins". Why dominance matters is because market caps of any crypto can change relatively quickly, either due to sudden price changes or a change of recorded trading volume. Essentially, the figure somewhat resembles a trading sentiment, revealing whether Bitcoin investors are responding to certain events or whether Bitcoin is losing out on functions offered by, for example, stablecoins or NFT tokens. "Dominance" criticism: Ethereum and stablecoin The interpretation of the Bitcoin metric is not without its criticism. When first conceived, Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency to be created and had a substantial market share within all cryptocurrencies? The overall share of stablecoins, such as Tether, as well as Ethereum increasingly start to resemble that of Bitcoin, however. Some analysts argue against this comparison. For one, they point towards the large influence of trading activity between Bitcoin and Ethereum in the dominance metric. Second, they argue that stablecoins can be traded in for Bitcoin and Ethereum, essentially showing how much investors are willing to engage with "regular" cryptocurrency. A rally around Bitcoin in late 2023? By December 2023, the Bitcoin price reached roughly 41,000 U.S. dollars — the first time in 20 months such a value was reached. A weaker U.S. dollar, speculation on decreasing interest rates, and a potential Bitcoin ETF approval are believed to be at the heart of this price increase. Whether this will hold in 2024 is unclear: The monthly interest rate from the U.S. Fed is speculated to decrease in 2024, despite a vow of "higher for longer". In December 2023, the thought of decreasing interest rates and the potential of a Bitcoin ETF fuelled market sentiment towards riskier assets.

Mortgage interest rates in Spain soared in 2022, after falling below 1.5 percent at the end of 2021. In the second quarter of 2024, the average weighted interest rate stood at 3.46 percent. That was lower than the rate in the same period the previous year. Despite the increase, Spain had a considerably lower mortgage interest rate than many other European countries.The aftermath of the property bubble Before the bursting of the real estate bubble, the housing market experienced a period of intense activity. A context marked by economic growth, high employment rate, low interest rates, skyrocketing house prices and land speculation, among others, encourage massive lending for the acquisition of property; in 2005 alone, more than 1.3 million home mortgages were granted in Spain. When the bubble burst and the financial crisis hit the country, residential real estate transactions plummeted and households’ non-performing loans jumped to nearly 50 billion euros as countless families were not able to cope with their debts. Over a decade after the onset of the crisis, and despite falling mortgage rates, the volume of mortgage loans keeps decreasing every year. A homeowner country Traditionally, Spain has been a country of homeowners; in 2021, the homeownership rate was roughly 76 percent. While nearly half of Spanish households own their property with no outstanding payment, the percentage of households that have loan or mortgage pending has been decreasing in recent years. Despite ownership remaining as the preferred tenure option, cultural changes, job insecurity and mounting house prices are prompting Spaniards to opt more and more to become tenants instead of owners, as shown in the changing dynamics of the Spanish residential rental market.

China's large population, the accelerating urbanization process, rising household disposable incomes, and strong economic expansion have all contributed to the development of the real estate market. As a result, demand for real estate agents in China has been rising to meet the expanding market volumes and requirements for higher transaction efficiency.Over the five years through 2025, industry revenue is anticipated to decrease at a CAGR of 3.3%, including a decline of 2.2% in 2025. A competitive market has led to speculation and inflated housing prices in recent years. As a result, the Chinese government has implemented property-purchasing and loan limitations, price restrictions, and housing tax reforms to regulate industry development and limit speculation. Since 2022, consumers' demand for real estate has declined due to the COVID-19 epidemic and economic downturn. In 2023, the newly constructed area of real estate decreased by 20.9% year-on-year, which was narrower than that in 2022, while the completed area of real estate in this year increased by 15.8%.Over the five years through 2030, ACMR-IBISWorld forecasts that China's Real Estate Agents industry will recover, with revenue increasing at a CAGR of 1.9%. Due to intensifying competition, the separation of real estate development and sales will continue. Outsourcing real estate sales operations will improve the operational efficiency of real estate developers and offer new opportunities for real estate intermediary service providers in the industry.

Shares of W.W. Grainger dropped 8.5% due to weak financial performance, sparking investor interest amidst speculation of future recovery.

According to Cognitive Market Research, the global API Pumps market size will be USD 1824.5 million in 2024. It will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.00% from 2024 to 2031.

North America held the major market share for more than 40% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 729.80 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2% from 2024 to 2031.
Europe accounted for a market share of over 30% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 547.35 million.
Asia Pacific held a market share of around 23% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 419.64 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.00% from 2024 to 2031.
Latin America had a market share of more than 5% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 91.23 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4% from 2024 to 2031.
Middle East and Africa had a market share of around 2% of the global revenue and was estimated at a market size of USD 36.49 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7% from 2024 to 2031.
The Overhung Pump is the fastest growing segment of the API Pumps industry

Market Dynamics of API Pumps Market

Key Drivers for API Pumps Market

Growth in the Oil and Gas Industry to Boost Market Growth

As the global demand for oil and gasoline continues to rise, pushed through financial growth and populace increase, the industry faces a developing need for advanced generation and sustainable practices. Investment in renewable energy resources, carbon capture, and stepped-forward extraction methods is essential to fulfill this demand at the same time as minimizing environmental effects. Additionally, enhancing operational performance through automation and digitalization can help corporations adapt to market fluctuations and regulatory changes. Skilled personnel improvement is crucial to help innovation and ensure safety in operations. The industry's capability to increase stability with sustainability will shape its future trajectory.

Increasing Focus on Efficiency to Drive Market Growth

The oil and fuel enterprise's increase drives a growing call for API pumps to assist manufacturing, transportation, and refining operations. With growing stress to beautify performance and decrease prices, operators are prioritizing pumps that offer advanced power efficiency, decrease preservation needs, and extend lifespans. This attention to performance now not only minimizes operational expenses but also contributes to sustainability efforts by lowering power consumption and waste. Advanced API pump technologies, which include smart monitoring systems, are gaining traction, enabling real-time overall performance evaluation and predictive upkeep. As the industry evolves, these improvements might be critical in optimizing operations and preserving competitiveness.

Restraint Factor for the API Pumps Market

Fluctuations in Oil Prices, will Limit Market Growth

The oil and fuel industry is characterized by vast volatility, with fees concerned with common fluctuations driven by means of geopolitical events, delivery for dynamics, and marketplace speculation. When oil costs decline, businesses often scale back investments in new initiatives and gadgets, together with API pumps, leading to a slowdown in manufacturing and innovation. This discount in capital expenditure can preclude the adoption of advanced technology and performance upgrades. Consequently, operators may additionally face demanding situations in preserving operational efficiency and meeting demand during periods of healing. Navigating this volatility requires strategic making plans and adaptability to ensure sustainability and competitiveness inside the market.

Impact of Covid-19 on the API Pumps Market

The COVID-19 pandemic notably impacted the API pumps market, leading to decreased calls as lockdowns and regulations disrupted international delivery chains and operations in the oil and fuel enterprise. The decline in oil charges caused operators to put off or cancel projects, resulting in decreased investment in new gadgets. Additionally, personnel shortages and health protocols hindered the manufacturing and renovation of sports. However, the market has shown symptoms of restoration as demand for electricity rebounds and operators prioritize efficiency and sustainability. The shift closer ...

Derivatives Market Outlook 2032

The global derivatives market size was USD 37.48 Billion in 2023 and is likely to reach USD 79.41 Billion by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 8.7% during 2024–2032. The market is propelled by the increasing globalization of financial markets and the growing demand for advanced financial risk management solutions, by investors worldwide.



Increasing demand for risk management tools is driving the derivatives market, during the forecast period. Derivatives, financial instruments whose value is derived from underlying assets such as equities, commodities, bonds, and currencies, are used to hedge against fluctuations in market prices. The latest trends in the market include the growing use of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives and the integration of advanced technologies for real-time tracking of derivative transactions.

Growing use of derivatives in speculation is another significant factor shaping the market. Speculators use derivatives to bet on the future direction of the underlying asset's price, providing liquidity to the market. The versatility of these financial instruments allows speculators to profit from both rising and falling markets, making them an attractive investment option.



Rising regulatory oversight in the financial sector is creating opportunities for the derivatives market. Regulatory bodies worldwide are implementing stringent rules to increase transparency and reduce systemic risk in the derivatives market. This and the ongoing technological advancements aimed at improving the efficiency and security of derivative transactions are expected to propel the market in the coming years.

Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Derivatives Market

The use of artificial intelligence is likely to boost the derivatives market. AI's role in predictive analytics enables traders to accurately forecast market trends, ensuring optimal trading decisions. In terms of risk management, AI-powered tools ensure precision and consistency, leading to superior risk assessment and m

The EUR/USD exchange rate rose to 1.1750 on July 22, 2025, up 0.47% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Euro US Dollar Exchange Rate - EUR/USD has strengthened 1.49%, and is up by 8.30% over the last 12 months. Euro US Dollar Exchange Rate - EUR/USD - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

The China residential real estate industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of XX% during 2025-2033. The market size was valued at XX million in 2025 and is projected to reach XX million by 2033. The growth of the market is attributed to the increasing urbanization, rising disposable income, and government policies that support homeownership. The key drivers of the market include the increasing demand for housing from the growing middle class, the government's focus on affordable housing, and the development of smart cities. However, the market is also facing some challenges, such as the rising cost of land, the strict regulations on real estate development, and the increasing competition from the rental market. The market is segmented by type into apartments & condominiums, villas & landed houses, and by key cities into Shenzhen, Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, and other key cities. The major players in the market include Evergrande Real Estate Group Limited, China Overseas Land & Investment Limited, Longfor Group Holdings Limited, China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd (CSCEC), Shimao Group Holdings Limited, Sunac China Holdings Limited, China Resources Land Limited, China Vanke Co Ltd, China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings Co Ltd, and Country Garden Holdings Company Limited. The market concentration is moderate, with the top 5 players accounting for XX% of the market share. The companies are focusing on expanding their presence in key cities, developing new projects, and offering innovative products and services to meet the evolving needs of consumers. The China residential real estate industry is one of the largest and most important in the world. In 2021, the industry was valued at over $4 trillion USD and is projected to grow to over $6 trillion USD by 2025. The industry is characterized by a high concentration of large developers, with the top 10 developers accounting for over 50% of the market share. The industry is also highly regulated, with the government implementing a number of policies to control prices and prevent speculation. Recent developments include: February 2022: Dar Al-Arkan, a Saudi real estate corporation, announced the creation of an office in Beijing, China. The move is in accordance with Dar Al-strategic Arkan's expansion ambitions and builds on the company's global brand development efforts. The company's Beijing office is expected to serve a variety of tasks, including establishing joint ventures between Dar Al-Arkan and renowned Chinese real estate developers for both the Chinese and Saudi markets, as well as enhancing investment and knowledge-sharing opportunities between the two countries. Dar Al-office Arkan's will serve as a hub for Chinese enterprises and investors looking to expand, start businesses, or invest in the Kingdom., February 2022: China Evergrande Group announced that it sold stakes and "right to debt" in four developments to two state-owned trust firms for CNY 2.13 billion (USD 0.35 billion), in a move to ensure their construction goes ahead as well as delivery of its other projects. The world's most indebted property developer is struggling to complete projects and homes - deemed a priority by China's policymakers to ensure social stability - while weighed down by its more than USD 300 billion in liabilities. Evergrande sold its stake and right to debt in a residential development in Chongqing and Dongguan to Everbright Trust for CNY 1.03 billion (USD 0.19 billion), as well as those in a housing project in Foshan and a theme park development in Guangzhou to Minmetals Trust for CNY 1.1 billion (USD 0.16 billion).. Key drivers for this market are: Government Infrastructure Spending, Urbanization and Increasing Disposable Incomes. Potential restraints include: Oversupply in the Real Estate, Labor Shortages. Notable trends are: Urbanization Driving the Residential Real Estate Market.

According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Isopentane Market size will be USD 4125.5 million in 2024. It will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.00% from 2024 to 2031.

North America held the major market share for more than 40% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 1650.20 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2% from 2024 to 2031.
Europe accounted for a market share of over 30% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 1237.65 million.
Asia Pacific held a market share of around 23% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 948.87 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0% from 2024 to 2031.
Latin America had a market share of more than 5% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 206.28 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% from 2024 to 2031.
Middle East and Africa had a market share of around 2% of the global revenue and was estimated at a market size of USD 82.81 million in 2024 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7% from 2024 to 2031.
The blowing agents category is the fastest growing segment of the Isopentane Market industry

Market Dynamics of Isopentane Market

Key Drivers for Isopentane Market

Growing Need for Isopentane as a Refrigerant and in the Pharmaceutical Sector to Boost Market Growth

Isopentane is used as a solvent in the manufacturing of many medications, including hormones, vitamins, and antibiotics. The industry's demand is mostly driven by the growing need for pharmaceuticals. There is a considerable demand for isopentane because it is also utilized as a blowing agent in the manufacture of foam insulation. As a result, the market for isopentane is anticipated to expand significantly over the next years. Compared to the widely used refrigerants, isopentane, a natural refrigerant, has grown in demand in the industry. In contrast to conventionally utilized replenishment agents, it really has a minimal warming potential and no ozone depletion potential. As a result, the rising need for isopentane in refrigeration may stand out as a characteristic of the market's anticipated expansion. Isopentane is used as a solvent in the manufacturing of many medications, including hormones, vitamins, and antibiotics. The industry's demand is mostly driven by the growing need for pharmaceuticals. There is a considerable demand for isopentane because it is also utilized as a blowing agent in the manufacture of foam insulation.

Growing Need in the Petrochemical Sector for Isopentane to Drive Market Growth

A variety of petrochemicals, such as isopropene, which is used to create synthetic rubber, are produced using isopentane as one of its primary basic components. The demand for the compound has been primarily driven by the growing need for synthetic rubber in the construction and automotive industries. The demand for this hydrocarbon compound is also being driven by its use as a diluent in the manufacturing of gasoline. The market for isopentane is anticipated to expand dramatically over the coming years due to the rise in petrochemical demand. As a result of stricter laws designed to lower carbon emissions, industry are moving toward more environmentally friendly products and procedures.

Restraint Factor for the Isopentane Market

Raw Material Price Volatility, will limit market growth

The market for isopentane is significantly hampered by the price volatility of raw materials. Key input prices, such as those of natural gas and crude oil, which are the source of isopentane, are extremely susceptible to changes in supply and demand, market speculation, and geopolitical events. Because of the influence this fluctuation has on production costs, manufacturers find it difficult to keep prices steady. As a result, companies may have lower profit margins, trouble with long-term planning, and price volatility for final customers. Furthermore, shifting pricing have the potential to alter supply chain dynamics, which would impede market expansion even more. To reduce these risks and maintain market stability, manufacturers need to implement tactics like hedging or diversifying their sources of supply.

Impact of Covid-19 on the Isopentane Market

The market for isopentane saw a 15-20% drop in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This loss was caused by a number of facto...

CFD Broker Market Outlook

The global CFD broker market size was valued at $12.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $22.4 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7% during the forecast period. This robust growth is driven by the increasing popularity of Contract for Difference (CFD) trading among retail and institutional investors, alongside advancements in trading platforms and the rise of cryptocurrencies as a new asset class.

One significant factor contributing to the growth of the CFD broker market is the increasing accessibility and convenience of trading platforms. With the proliferation of high-speed internet and the integration of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning, trading platforms have become more sophisticated, user-friendly, and accessible to a broader audience. These advancements have lowered the barriers to entry for retail traders and enhanced the capabilities of institutional investors, driving market growth.

Moreover, the growing awareness and acceptance of CFDs as a flexible and cost-effective trading instrument are also contributing to market expansion. CFDs allow investors to speculate on price movements of various asset classes without owning the underlying assets, offering advantages such as leverage, short-selling opportunities, and diversified portfolio options. This flexibility is particularly appealing in volatile markets, providing traders with the ability to capitalize on both rising and falling prices.

Additionally, the rise of cryptocurrencies has injected new enthusiasm and growth potential into the CFD broker market. Cryptocurrencies, with their high volatility and potential for significant gains, have attracted a new wave of traders seeking to profit from price fluctuations. CFD brokers have capitalized on this trend by offering a range of cryptocurrency CFDs, catering to the growing demand from both retail and institutional investors. This trend is further supported by regulatory developments and increasing acceptance of cryptocurrencies in mainstream financial markets.

The CFD market is not only expanding in terms of volume but also in the diversity of offerings available to traders. As the market matures, CFD brokers are increasingly focusing on providing a wider array of asset classes and innovative trading instruments. This includes the introduction of CFDs on emerging sectors and niche markets, which cater to the evolving interests of traders. The flexibility of CFDs allows brokers to adapt quickly to market trends and investor demands, ensuring that they remain competitive in a rapidly changing financial landscape. By continuously enhancing their product offerings, CFD brokers are able to attract a broader audience and foster long-term client relationships.

Regionally, the CFD broker market is witnessing substantial growth across different geographies. North America and Europe have traditionally been strong markets due to their well-established financial infrastructure and high investor participation. However, emerging markets in the Asia Pacific region, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa are also experiencing significant growth. This is driven by the increasing adoption of online trading platforms, rising disposable incomes, and a growing appetite for investment opportunities in these regions. The regional dynamics and economic conditions play a crucial role in shaping the market landscape and influencing growth patterns.

Trading Platform Analysis

The trading platform segment of the CFD broker market is segmented into Web-Based, Mobile-Based, and Desktop-Based platforms. Each of these platforms has its unique characteristics and caters to different types of traders. Web-based platforms are popular due to their accessibility and ease of use. These platforms can be accessed through any web browser without the need for downloads or installations, making them ideal for traders who prefer flexibility and convenience. Web-based platforms often feature a range of tools, charts, and indicators, providing traders with comprehensive trading capabilities.

Mobile-based platforms have gained immense popularity in recent years due to the increasing use of smartphones and mobile devices for trading activities. These platforms offer the advantage of trading on-the-go, enabling traders to monitor the markets and execute trades from anywhere at any time. Mobile-based platforms are designed with a user-friendly int

This article explores the significant fluctuations in crude oil prices over the last 10 years, influenced by various factors such as global economic conditions, political events, supply and demand dynamics, and market speculation. It examines the peak in mid-2014, the decline in 2015-2016, the partial stabilization in 2017-2018, and the period of decline in 2018-2019. The article also discusses the unprecedented challenges faced by the oil market in 2020 due to the covid-19 pandemic, leading to historic low

VIQ Solutions (VQS) Shares of VQS stock have been in recovery mode since last quarter. That was when the AI-driven tech company saw its stock price plummet after reporting earnings. Fast-forward a few months, and the VIQ Solutions stock price has climbed by more than 100%, with daily volumes increasing this month. There could be a few things in play for VQS stock. As we know, ChatGPT and AI stocks are gaining plenty of speculative interest right now. The massive surge of attention on machine learning has prompted a breakout in plenty of companies with exposure to the space. VIQ provides digital voice and video capture technology and transcription services. Late last month, based on the data provided by the short interest api, the company boosted its AI workflows with a new automatic speech recognition platform to increase accuracy in multi-speaker environments. “Our clients see the value in our ability to implement our integrated solutions and service offerings to transform and analyze digital content and securely generate accurate, actionable information,” said Vahram Sukyas, Chief Technology Officer, VIQ Solutions. This week VIQ expanded its global technology footprint and signed a multi-year contract with Transcription Hub, a transcription services company, to provide internal and commercial workflow solutions to transcription services organizations in India. The platform is designed to decrease turnaround time and yield higher transcription accuracy. Imperial Petroleum Inc. (IMPP) With China reopening from COVID lockdowns (finally), energy stocks are coming back into focus. Gas prices are climbing thanks to a mild winter as well. Imperial Petroleum has experienced its share of energy industry speculation and momentum-fueled moves over the last year. In fact, at one point in 2022, share prices reached highs of over $9. Solid earnings from its last quarter have begun coming back into the picture now, as earnings season is well underway. The third quarter saw Imperial report an Earnings Per Share of 8 cents compared to a loss of 3 cents from a year ago. The company also saw its sales explode. The company did just under $5.8 million in sales for the third quarter of 2021. The 2022 Q3 figures were more than 630% higher at $42.6 million. CEO Harry Vafias also highlighted several key points of the third quarter’s performance. He said, “As a result of having acquired six vessels in the course of ten months, we generated net income of $15.5 million in a single quarter which is 15,400% higher than our profit in Q2 22’ and equivalent to 23% of our current market capitalization; We incurred moderate debt during the quarter, maintaining a healthy capital structure with $42.3 million of debt while preserving a free cash balance available for further fleet expansion of about $92 million. Given the strong market fundamentals and the promising charter rate environment and by taking advantage of our efficient management of our expanded fleet, we believe that we will achieve strong results and generate significant cash flow going forward.” With a more bullish tone in energy, it will be interesting to see how the company’s next round of earnings compares. Spectrum Pharmaceuticals (SPPI) AI and chatGPT stocks aren’t the only things getting attention in the stock market today. “Old standbys” like biotech penny stocks remain a hot topic. They usually become a source of speculative trading trends due to ongoing trials that can make more break certain companies. Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, one of the best value stocks, has performed well this year, having risen over 100% since the beginning of January. The company develops targeted oncology treatment platforms. This week Spectrum announced receipt of a permanent J-code (J1449) for its ROLVEDON injection from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. J-codes are reimbursement codes used by commercial insurers, including Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and other government payers, for certain drugs. “A permanent J-code will enable a more efficient and predictable reimbursement in the outpatient setting. The combination of a permanent J-code on April 1, 2023, and ROLVEDON’S inclusion in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® Supportive Care Guidelines (NCCN Guidelines) announced on December 6, 2022, are key elements in establishing brand awareness and building customer confidence in our novel product,” said CEO Tom Riga. Wearable Devices Ltd. (WLDS) We discussed WLDS stock toward the end of 2022 and other low float penny stocks. Wearable Devices, as one of the best growth stocks for any investors, is developing non-invasive neural input interface technology via wearables, including wristbands. Wearers can control digital devices using things like subtle finger movement to do so. This week the company announced that it received approval for a $900,000 grant budget for developing a manufacturing process of its AI-based neural interface, the Mudra Band. CEO Asher Dahan...

The value added by the U.S. oil and gas extraction industry amounted to ****** billion U.S dollars in 2023. This was a notable decrease from the previous year, but an increase compared to before 2021 which saw a decline in oil product demand due to pandemic-induced lockdowns. Energy supply fears in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war as well as a return to pre-pandemic level economic activity are partly responsible for the increase in value added noted in 2022. The close connection between 'value added' and crude oil prices The term 'value added' here refers to the difference between the industry's gross output and the cost of production. In the oil and gas industry, the annual value added is majorly influenced by the impact of world market developments on crude oil prices. As these prices underlay market speculation they are especially volatile. For example, the peak in value added recorded in 2022 comes as domestic first purchase prices for crude oil in the U.S. saw a major increase to over ** U.S. dollars per barrel, benefiting producers in the country. In 2023, the price was nearly ** U.S. dollars per barrel. Oil and gas industry's contributions to U.S. GDP Producing sectors have historically been a major contributor to the country's gross domestic product. However, as technological advancements have strengthened the service industry, the role of producing sectors declined. In 2023, mining (which includes oil and gas extraction) contributed ***** billion U.S. dollars to U.S. coffers. This made it the third smallest contributing just sector ahead of utilities and agriculture.

Throughout the 1920s, prices on the U.S. stock exchange rose exponentially, however, by the end of the decade, uncontrolled growth and a stock market propped up by speculation and borrowed money proved unsustainable, resulting in the Wall Street Crash of October 1929. This set a chain of events in motion that led to economic collapse - banks demanded repayment of debts, the property market crashed, and people stopped spending as unemployment rose. Within a year the country was in the midst of an economic depression, and the economy continued on a downward trend until late-1932.

It was during this time where Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) was elected president, and he assumed office in March 1933 - through a series of economic reforms and New Deal policies, the economy began to recover. Stock prices fluctuated at more sustainable levels over the next decades, and developments were in line with overall economic development, rather than the uncontrolled growth seen in the 1920s. Overall, it took over 25 years for the Dow Jones value to reach its pre-Crash peak.

The annual price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is expected to reach an average of 61.81 U.S. dollars per barrel in 2025, according to a May 2025 forecast. This would be a decrease of roughly 15 U.S. dollar compared to the previous year. In the first months weeks of 2025, weekly crude oil prices largely stayed below 70 U.S. dollars per barrel amid trade tariffs and expected economic downturn. What are benchmark crudes? WTI is often used as a price reference point called a benchmark (or ”marker”) crude. This category includes Brent crude from the North Sea, Dubai Crude, as well as blends in the OPEC reference basket. WTI, Brent, and the OPEC basket have tended to trade closely, but since 2011, Brent has been selling at a higher annual spot price than WTI, largely due to increased oil production in the United States. What causes price volatility? Oil prices are historically volatile. While mostly shaped by demand and supply like all consumer goods, they may also be affected by production limits, a change in U.S. dollar value, and to an extent by market speculation. In 2022, the annual average price for WTI was close to the peak of nearly 100 U.S. dollars recorded in 2008. In the latter year, multiple factors, such as strikes in Nigeria, an oil sale stop in Venezuela, and the continuous increase in oil demand from China were partly responsible for the price surge. Higher oil prices allowed the pursuit of extraction methods previously deemed too expensive and risky, such as shale gas and tight oil production in the U.S. The widespread practice of fracturing source rocks for oil and gas extraction led to the oil glut in 2016 and made the U.S. the largest oil producer in the world.

Learn about the factors that influence the price of Norwegian crude oil, including global demand, geopolitical events, and market speculation. Discover how Norway's oil production and the decline in oil fields impact its price, and why it is important for oil market participants, investors, and policymakers to understand these dynamics.

Discover the shift of Chinese jewelers from gold to platinum due to rising gold prices and declining sales, highlighting market trends and future implications for the jewelry industry.

During the Global Financial Crisis of 2007-2008, a number of systemically important financial institutions in the United States declared bankruptcy, sought takeovers to prevent financial failure, or turned to the U.S. government for bailouts. Two of these institutions, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, were government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), meaning that they were set up by the federal government in order to steer credit towards lower income homebuyers through interventions in the secondary mortgage market. While both were chartered by the government, they were also publicly traded companies, with a majority of shares owned by private investors. The fall of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac These GSEs' business model was based on buying mortgages from their originators (banks, mortgage brokers, etc.) and then packaging groups of these mortgages together as mortgage-backed securities (MBS), before selling these on again to private investors. While this allowed the expansion of mortgage credit, meaning that many Americans were able to buy houses who would not have in other cases, this also contributed to the growing speculation in the housing market and related financial derivatives, such as MBS. The lowering of mortgage lending standards by originators in the early 2000s, as well as the need for GSEs to compete with their private sector rivals, meant that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac became caught up in the financial mania associated with the early 2000s U.S. housing bubble. As their losses mounted due to the bursting of the bubble in 2007, both companies came under increasing financial stress, finally being brought into government conservatorship in September 2008. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were eventually unlisted from stock exchanges in 2010.

The prices of most non-selective herbicide formulations in China reduced significantly in 2022, with glufosinate-ammonium technical concentrate (TC) experiencing the largest decrease, at around 56 percent. These declines can be attributed to several factors such as the recovery phase of the agrochemical industry from the economic difficulties brought about by energy and consumption control measures that were implemented by the Chinese government in 2021; the subsequent recovery of production capacity; reduced market speculation; and a drawdown of hoarded inventories in foreign markets.