As time slips into the future and draws a close on 2017 it is that time of year when pundits are again crystal ball gazing the main economic events forecasts for 2018. Darren Winters rounds up the main economic event forecasts for 2018. Predicting the future is a fool’s errand but let’s give it a …
Blockchain is triggering algorithmic stock buying
With the No. 1 Christmas dinner table chat due to be all about Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies, Darren Winters takes a look at how Blockchain is triggering algorithmic stock buying. Human traders have been replaced by quants (trading programs-algorithms) the reality is that algorithms have taken control of Wall Street. Computer-aided high-frequency trading now accounts for …
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Potential Investment Risks in 2018
As we approach the end of the year, Darren Winters takes a look at potential investment risks in 2018… The Volatility Index is hovering around record lows which suggests that investors have no fear going forward. But potential risks in 2018 are plentiful whether it be rising inflation, tightening monetary policy, deteriorating geopolitical landscape, rising …
Investment News Sites
After teaching at one of his investment training events, Darren Winters is often asked “What are the best investment news sites”? Below is a list of useful news sites which could help you make better-informed investment/trading decisions. The Regulatory News Service (RNS) provided by the London Stock Exchange is an excellent and reliable source of …