BoJ intervention incoming?

The ongoing depreciation of the yen has become a focal point for market watchers and economists. The yen is trading through its tightest monthly trading range in over a year and a half, with the potential intervention by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) looming over the market, acting as a deterrent for yen bears.

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Meme Stocks: Should I Buy, Or Should I Sell

Meme stocks, the curious phenomena that began to captivate the financial world in 2021, continue to be a subject of fascination and intrigue in 2023. These stocks, often driven by internet communities and social media hype, have brought new levels of volatility and unpredictability to the stock market. In this article, we’ll delve into the latest developments surrounding meme stocks and explore what makes them so unique in the financial landscape of 2023.

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Fitch Downgrades the U.S. Credit Rating: Unpacking the Implications

In a significant move, Fitch Ratings has downgraded the United States’ Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from ‘AAA’ to ‘AA+’. This action, announced on August 1, 2023, is the reflection of concerns regarding the nation’s fiscal health, governance standards, and debt management, thereby signalling to investors and the global markets about the increased risk of lending to the United States. With markets currently in the red, the immediate impact of this downgrade is still unfolding. 

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The Quest For the Wonder Slimming Pill

Obesity is becoming an increasingly serious problem and is officially considered the number 1 cause of death. According to World Health Organisation estimates, in one decade the numbers have tripled. Now more than 1 billion people worldwide are obese – 650 million adults, 340 million adolescents and 39 million children. This number is still rising and by 2025, another approximately 167 million people – adults and children – will become less healthy because they are overweight or obese.

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