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The Importance of Macroeconomics
Learn how to understand various macroeconomic data releases and indicators, and how they could impact the financial markets.
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What Are Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)?
The non-farm payrolls (NFPs) are published in the US on a monthly basis by the US Bureau of Labour Statistics, and are one of the most important macroeconomic reports that come from the world’s largest economy. They are most frequently published on the first Friday of the month at 1:30pm UK local time, and represent the change of employment in the non-farming sector in the US economy.
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Fundamental Analysis (definitions)
From macroeconomic data to NFPs and the FOMC, in this article you can learn all the important terms you need to know when you first start learning about fundamental analysis.
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Balance sheet: definition, components and how to read it
This study explains the components of a balance sheet and how investors can use it to evaluate a company’s financial health, identify risks, and make informed investment decisions.
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