Learn: Markets Explained Simply
Short guides that explain the ideas behind the numbers on Money in the World. They describe how markets generally work and are not investment advice.
What Is Market Capitalization?Market capitalization explained in plain language: how it is calculated, what it tells you and what it does not.How to Read a Price ChartA beginner-friendly guide to price charts: time frames, trends, highs and lows, and common mistakes to avoid.What Moves Currency Exchange Rates?Why currency exchange rates change: interest rates, inflation, growth, trade and investor sentiment explained simply.Gold, Silver, Platinum and Palladium ExplainedWhat the four main precious metals are used for, why investors hold them and what tends to move their prices.How Cryptocurrency Prices WorkWhy cryptocurrency prices change around the clock: supply, demand, exchanges, news and risk.Understanding Stock Market IndicesWhat a stock index is, how the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, DAX, Nikkei 225 and others are built, and how to read them.