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What is a Stock Index?

Learn how stock indices like the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nikkei 225 work, why they matter, and how investors use them.

An introduction to the foreign exchange market, major currency pairs, and how forex trading affects global finance.

Discover how Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies are traded, stored, and used across digital finance platforms.

Understand the mechanics of Exchange-Traded Funds, how they differ from mutual funds, and why they are favored by investors.

Learn what causes market volatility, how to interpret it, and strategies for navigating turbulent financial markets.

Explore how interest rate changes affect stocks, bonds, forex, and crypto—and what it means for your investment strategy.

Discover what inflation is, how CPI is calculated, and why it's a critical signal for markets, policy makers, and investors.

Learn how institutions like the Fed, ECB, and BOJ manage monetary policy and steer the global economy.

Compare two popular strategies: steady compounding over time or high-risk intraday trades—and find out which suits you.

A step-by-step guide to understanding candlesticks, patterns, and how traders use them to analyze price action.