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Renewed restrictions on CFDs
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has agreed to renew the restrictions on the marketing, distribution or sale of contracts for differences (CFDs) to retail clients, in effect since 1 August.
Bitcoin: Why the renewed optimism?
Bitcoin enthusiasts, and fans of cryptocurrencies in general, have all noticed the “nice price hike” over the past few days. A slightly euphemistic phrase in light of the market gloom of 2018. How has this come about? Why now? Will it last?
Brexit: which possible outcomes after this evening’s vote?
Will Brexit be cancelled? Will the UK have a new Prime Minister? Will the UK leave the EU and, if so, when?
Theresa May seeks Brexit extension
As predicted by so many, the UK prime minister has asked for a Brexit extension until June 30, while assuring the EU Britain will not be voting in the coming European elections.
Artificial Intelligence: will trading robots soon replace human traders?
In recent years an important phenomenon has been at work, in the finance world as a whole, and in particular on the finance markets.
Investing in Cannabis with Plus500
Cannabis has entered the world of trading and financial markets for some time now. With its legalization in some countries, it has become a financial value in its own right. As a result, online broker Plus500 has launched a tradable cannabis index via its CFD platform.
Bitcoin: investors do not declare losses, says report
US investors who recently sold their Bitcoin suffered losses of nearly $1.7 billion this past year. Many relatively new investors in the cryptocurrency markets suffered considerable losses due to the persistence of the cryptocurrency market downturn at the end of 2017, after Bitcoin peaked at close to $20,000 a few weeks prior.
Where to invest in 2019?
2018 has been a difficult year on the markets, from a long-term-investing buyer’s point of view. What will happen in the coming year?
