The long-standing conflict between Israel and Iran has some deep-rooted political and regional aspects with tensions jumping back decades. One of the key issues that is equally confusing is Israel's existence as a Jewish state, which Iran (an Islamic nation since around 1979) has not recognized. The conflict potentially intensified when Iran extended its support…
Interest rate is the cost of borrowing money. But it can also be defined as the reward for saving money over some time. Take an example of a mortgage or credit card. The original amount borrowed must be paid back, excluding a certain percentage of the loan amount as interest.
So, typically interest rates can be…
The lithium market has been one of the most fraught yet promising sectors in the recent years. The element Lithium is a very critical component that is used in the batteries of Electric vehicle manufacturing, some advanced technologies such as energy storage for renewable energy. With the nominal supply and demand surge prevailing, the demand…
Owning the atomic number 25 in the periodic table and playing a crucial role in the development of electric vehicles, the chemical element of Manganese is ubiquitous. In essence, the human body houses almost 25% to 40% of manganese in bones and critical organs such as liver, pancreas and kidney also contain a substantial amount…
Government intervention has triggered most of the changes in the education sector especially in countries that are regarded as top educational hubs like Australia by imposing a cap on the number of international students. These regulations which are aimed at geared towards reducing the cost of living and controlling the housing crisis have other effects…
October is a month that is often remembered for the wild fluctuations in the financial markets, and at times, the crashes that have made history in the stock market. But for long-term investors, should there be any reasons to be scared of this month, or is October merely like any other month in the geographical…
The Australian Dollar (AUD) has been susceptible to the changes in economic conditions in China owing to the close trading relations. Of late, the Australian dollar has appreciated due to China's economic measures in particular inflationary measures. For the play in the markets, and also the economy, the evolution is very important for the investors,…
With the 2025 U.S. presidential election on the horizon, investors are keeping a close eye on how a Democratic win could impact the markets. Renewable energy, healthcare, as well as infrastructure are the usual focus areas of Democratic policies and all are vying for growth if the party wins the White House. In this article,…
If you’re looking to start investing in 2024-25, choosing 'beginner stocks' - stocks with strong financial resources and growth potential - is essential. With a variety of well-established companies across sectors like technology, consumer goods, and healthcare, beginners can find dependable options that align with their goals. Whether you’re seeking steady growth or dividend returns,…
Australia has a unique geographical location and some vast natural resources that led to the country becoming a huge economic powerhouse. The Land Down Under managed to become one of the world’s leading exporters in several key sectors and some of these business types came down to the immense resources found in the country.
But we’re…
