Big Mac Index – Top 10 Global Food Index you should know

Big Mac Index – Top 10 Global Food Index you should know From McDonald’s iconic Big Mac to West Africa’s most popular dish – jollof rice, economists use many interesting Food Indexes to analyze the global economy. The logic is simple – if the price of a Big Mac, the world’s most popular burger, has […]
How ChatGPT and AI will affect traders

How ChatGPT and AI will affect traders You might have heard all the buzz about Artificial Intelligence (AI) affecting many industries. ChatGPT has been in the spotlight from teenagers using AI to produce college-level essays to major publications testing out articles written by the program. Even Google has been shaken up by ChatGPT […]
Nigeria election: More of the same for Africa’s biggest economy?

Nigeria election: More of the same for Africa’s biggest economy? All eyes were on Nigeria in late February as Africa’s biggest economy headed to the polls. The result? The ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu has been declared the winner in the most hotly contested presidential election in a generation The election was anything but […]
World’s most expensive fuel prices

World’s most expensive fuel prices Whether you’re commuting to work or in the transport business, the pain at the pumps due to high fuel prices is all too painful. For many hard-working individuals, the price of petrol and diesel has severely affected their finances. South African motorists have seen rapid increases in fuel prices […]
How the war in Ukraine affects markets

How the war in Ukraine affects markets The Russian invasion of Ukraine kicked off on February 24 in 2022. The ongoing, devastating conflict continues to affect global markets. The war has also resulted in historic policy actions such as major economic sanctions against Russia, a visit by US President Joe Biden to Ukraine, […]
Nigeria ‘s elections: High stakes for traders

Nigeria’s elections:High stakes for traders Voters in Nigeria will head to the polls on February 25. It’s an incredibly important election as international investors and traders hope the next president of Africa’s largest and most populous economy will be more market-friendly than the current regime. What can traders expect? Why is this election so important […]
Bitcoin surges ahead: Is there a crypto rally?

Bitcoin surges ahead: Is there a crypto rally? Cryptocurrency suffered a disastrous 2022, plunging to record lows. In 2023 however, there appears to be a resurgence with Bitcoin, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency, climbing above $20 0000. Today, we take a look at the crypto markets and find out whether a recent spike signals a major […]
17 top new stocks to trade

17 top new stocks to trade From Forex to Cryptocurrency, each day, billions are being made on the financial markets. Regardless of market conditions, savvy traders are creating huge profits from the global economy. CMTrading, Africa’s award-winning financial broker, is always on the hunt to bring you the hottest tradeable assets on the market. […]
The key to good economies is energy

The key to good economies is energy Uttering the words load shedding will be greeted by groans and “colorful phrases” from South Africans, yet many nations suffer from energy instability. In 2023, England faces power outages in many regions and in the USA, Texans are left in the dark due to lack of electricity. […]
8 great tech stocks to trade

8 great tech stocks to trade The final earnings season of 2022, and the first for 2023, is upon us and already we’ve seen some major market movements. From Apple to Netflix, some of the world’s biggest companies, especially in the tech sector, have released their Q4 earnings creating trading opportunities. Today, […]