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Month: January 2020

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LG, the Latest to Ban Employee Travels to China

All traveling and local LG employees are now officially banned from traveling to China amidst the coronavirus crisis. Those in China must go home, while future trips to the country must get approved through a special request. Alongside Facebook and gaming hardware maker, LG is among the first companies to publicly limit employee travel. The …

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The Asian Futures Rise Again After the Sell-off

The Asian Futures Rise Again After the Sell-off on Market

The Asian stocks began to collapse after the Chinese virus outbreak caused investors to move on to the risk-off futures. China’s futures suffered the most, as the virus originated from Wuhan, its 11-million city. One the other hand, the Japanese yen, and Swiss franc rallied, as these stocks are perceived as safe-havens. It seems the …

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Fidelity Joins Fractional Trading Bandwagon | Wibest Broker

As part of the growing trend, Boston-based broker Fidelity Investments announced the launch of fractional stock and ETFs trading online. The feature allows small-time investors to diversify their portfolios for as little as $1. Geared towards attracting more clients in the younger demographic, this allows more clients to afford their services. The broker explained that …

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Aviation giant and coronavirus pandemic

Boeing’s Financial Problems in 2019

The Boeing Company is famous around the world. This multinational corporation manufactures and sells a variety of products such as airplanes, satellites, etc. Moreover, for several decades Boeing continues to dominate the aviation industry. However, due to the numerous problems connected with 737 Max had a huge impact on the company. Once the best-selling model …

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The Risk-off Wave Slows Down as China Virus Fear Subsides

The Risk-off Wave Slows Down as China Virus Fear Subsides

The Chinese virus outbreak caused the investors to move on to the risk-off futures. This is as a significant part of the Asian market began to collapse. China stocks suffered the most, as the virus originated from Wuhan, its 11-million city. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen and Swiss franc skyrocketed, as these stocks are perceived as …

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Aviation industry and stock markets

Major Airlines in Asia and Stock Markets

Travel restrictions imposed by the Chinese authorities during the Lunar New Year changed the plans of many passengers. Moreover, the aviation industry experienced problems due to coronavirus outbreak. Meanwhile, stocks declined across the region. Shares of airline stocks in the region declined on January 28. South Korea’s Korean Air Lines dropped 6.69%. In the meantime, …

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Crypto trading and new opportunities

Singapore and FATF Recommendations

Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others are popular for several factors.  However, due to their decentralized nature, it is easier to use cryptocurrencies for illegal activities. Governments are trying to tackle these problems by introducing anti-money laundering regulations for crypto-related companies. Singapore became another country which decided to comply with FATF recommendations. The latest …

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The Australian Dollar Hit Its Lowest Record Since December

The Australian Dollar Hit Its Lowest Record Since December

Financial markets closed for holidays in China, Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong. China’s futures continue their downfall. Traders noted that low liquidity caused by the Chinese virus outbreak worsens the situation further. The Chinese yuan collapsed after its five-month high, with the U.S. dollar gaining more than 2% against it. The Australian dollar also declined …

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