Author: Andy Cassar

Banking Crisis and Recession: Understanding the Link and Preparing for Economic Uncertainty
The Unavoidable Connection As a financial analyst, I’ve observed numerous economic cycles with their unique characteristics. Yet one factor always stands out: bank crises...

Utilising an Economic Calendar for Investment and Trading Strategies
What is an Economic Calendar? An economic calendar is a tool that lists upcoming economic events and indicators, such as interest rate decisions, GDP...

Why ESG Should Make Bitcoin More Attractive to Investors: A Look at the Environmental, Social, and Governance Impact
Bitcoin, the largest and most well-known digital asset, has seen a growing interest from investors who want to align their investments with their values...

Top 10 strategy and leadership books to read for 2023
Strategy is a critical element of business and leadership, and reading the right books can be a great way to gain new insights and...

Stagflation – The Christmas present no one wants, but everyone is getting.
Stagflation is a complex and misunderstood economic phenomenon that coincides when an economy experiences stagnant growth and high inflation. Stagflation can have short-term and...

Review: Parcel forwarding services – buying online when goods can’t be shipped directly to you
It’s almost impossible to bargain hunt every physical store. E-commerce solves the problem. Ecommerce has made price discovery plain, while online reviews for almost...

The European Central Bank just increased interest rates. What does this mean for you?
There are two primary tools to control consumer and business spending and saving in an economy: fiscal policy and monetary policy. Fiscal policy refers...

Financial opportunities, risks and thoughts behind Ethereum’s “The Merge” upgrade
Unless you’ve never heard of Ethereum, you’ve most likely heard of Bitcoin. Ethereum is another cryptocurrency and is the second largest by market capitalisation...

Does an increase in salaries and wages make sense in the current economic scenario?
Most people may seem to have ignored inflation and its effects on the prices of goods and services for some time. Lately, people are...

How to take advantage of the recession
The global economy is experiencing a slowdown, with the US recording two negative economic growth, which makes it a recession. The Bank of England...