Trade & thrive – CMTrading scoops 10 industry awards so far in 2023!
The mark of a good business is its legacy and in 2022 CMTrading celebrated 10 years of excellence. Since 2012, CMTrading has had a proven track record of excellence, growing to more than 1,000,000 happy subscribers in 2023. What better way to celebrate our company’s ongoing efforts to provide a world-class trading experience than to […]
For the love of Football: CMTrading gets in the game
“I learned all about life with a ball at my feet” – Ronaldinho According to FIFA, there are five billion football fans around the world. While the “beautiful” game continues to be the world’s most-watched sport, the business of football is anything but fun and games. FIFA reportedly earned a record $7.5 billion in revenue […]
UAE’s tech IPOs worth billions in 2023
UAE’s tech IPOs worth billions in 2023 The United Arab Emirates continues to be a hub of high technology, with 11 Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) set to be launched on the market for 2023. In March, Presight AI Holding Plc, a data analytics company owned by Abu Dhabi’s G42, made a splash […]
Are Fed interest rate hikes coming to an end?
Are Fed interest rate hikes coming to an end? High inflation, and high-interest rates – it’s a terrible combination for any economy to face much less one that’s still reeling from the global pandemic. Yet to combat rampant inflation, many governments, especially the US Federal Reserve, have implemented a series of rate hikes since 2022. […]
Bitcoin soars as global banking crisis sparks rally
Bitcoin soars as global banking crisis sparks rally The global economy is gripped by the dual collapse of major banking institutions Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse (CSGN.S). As investors are rattled by the traditional banking sector, cryptocurrencies are on the rise. In fact, Bitcoin, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency, is nearing a nine-month high. In […]
CPI reveals inflation drop: Will the Fed curb rate hikes?
CPI reveals inflation drop: Will the Fed curb rate hikes? All eyes were on the latest US Consumer Price Index (CPI), released on March 14. This important report reveals just how expensive core goods have become due to rampant inflation. Fortunately, many could breathe a sigh of relief as inflation eased for an eighth […]
Silicon Valley Bank collapse: What you need to know
Silicon Valley Bank collapse: What you need to know The first major financial casualty of rampant rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve’s actions is none other than a mammoth financial institution Silicon Valley Bank (SIVB.O). At the start of March 2023, Silicon Valley Bank was a well-capitalized institution. On March 8 it announced […]
Big Mac Index – Top 10 Global Food Index you should know
Big Mac Index – Top 10 Global Food Index you should know From McDonald’s iconic Big Mac to West Africa’s most popular dish – jollof rice, economists use many interesting Food Indexes to analyze the global economy. The logic is simple – if the price of a Big Mac, the world’s most popular burger, has […]
How ChatGPT and AI will affect traders
How ChatGPT and AI will affect traders You might have heard all the buzz about Artificial Intelligence (AI) affecting many industries. ChatGPT has been in the spotlight from teenagers using AI to produce college-level essays to major publications testing out articles written by the program. Even Google has been shaken up by ChatGPT […]
Nigeria election: More of the same for Africa’s biggest economy?
Nigeria election: More of the same for Africa’s biggest economy? All eyes were on Nigeria in late February as Africa’s biggest economy headed to the polls. The result? The ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu has been declared the winner in the most hotly contested presidential election in a generation The election was anything but […]