It goes without saying that U.S. elections have the potential to seriously shake up certain markets and have eyes on them for many reasons other than mere politics. As we look forward to this pivotal 2024 election, it is true that stock market performance is certainly impacted. That said, its impact on the S&P 500 is largely limited to the short term while the medium- and long-term performance of the stock market are predominantly driven by economic growth and inflation.
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Dec 16, 2021
It's a common belief that the stock market has always been volatile. Then there are periods, such as the one induced by the COVID-19 pandemic or the one ahead of the US presidential elections, that bring about remarkable fluctuations in the prices of stocks and shares.
Oct 11, 2021
Black Monday on 9 March 2020 and Black Thursday on 12 March 2020 pulled investors out of the stock market. The pandemic brought down the stock market along with the price of oil. Companies are announcing defaults and filing for bankruptcy; analysts predict a global recession. Is it time to invest in stocks? Interestingly, yes.
Oct 07, 2021
The stock market is one of the most reliable and accessible ways to create wealth. Thanks to technology, you can now begin your investing journey with as little as 100 EUR, and you can begin learning about the market for free. This guide explains what the stock market is, how it operates and how you can get started in investing or trading.
Oct 31, 2018
In the first months of the current year, the market showed some slippage due to the considerable fall of Bitcoin and Ethereum, two cryptocurrencies of greater power.