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This week, while we divert our attention away from electioneering and presidential debates, our editors' thoughts are still not far off the latest goings-on in the US.
This time the team has taken time out to look at a range of topics including global warming, cyber attacks and whether Communism is making a comeback.
Jeff Patterson kicks off with his favourite read of the week which examines global warming issues...
Winter is Coming
Despite climate change, and by extension global warming, becoming a hot button issue in the United States in recent years, Americans may soon be wishing the planet was a pinch warmer this winter, namely with sights of a new polar vortex descending upon the United States in 2016.
While cold temperatures in the Northeastern United States are nothing new, the arrival of the polar vortex could bring much cooler temperatures into February and even March, leading to a longer winter.
Despite the onset of the polar vortex this year, the phenomenon has actually been part of a consistent shift over the past few decades away from North America and into Europe. Ironically, what follows is a cooling over North America and warmer winters in Europe.
The primary cause of this can be attributed to global warming, which Leads to decreases of sea ice, causing the sun’s warmth to be absorbed by the ocean, ultimately disrupting the vortex. In a bitter twist of fate, this has resulted in cold air being brought into lower latitudes in the United States by the vortex, which has in many ways offset global warming temperatures.
This could be one explanation for why widespread acceptance of global warming amongst certain groups in the United States has ‘cooled’ in recent years.
The Cyber Attack that Shocked
Victor Golovtchenko Senior Editor
Cyber attacks on US soil have not only become an election issue, but have also affected millions of users and brokerage clients. Merely days after US Vice President Joe Biden made a bold statement, charging Russia with attempting to destabilize the country’s access to the web and affect its electoral process, a big chunk of online infrastructure in the US went dark last week. The US government has evidence that Chinese and Russian groups have been infiltrating state-owned websites.
Corporations have always been aware of the dangers that cyber attacks can cause to their businesses, however the government also has a role to play in order to warrant the personal security of its population.
Is Communism Making a Comeback?
Ignorance is bliss, they say. But when it comes to modern history, ignorance might be a genuine peril to our future. A new study published recently shows that the majority of the millennials in the US are leaning towards a socialist mindset and some even favor communist views.
Michael Pearl Head Of Business Intelligence
The survey showed, for instance, that more millennials (71 percent) agreed with Bernie Sanders’ statements, than with the late-great Prof. Milton Friedman (58 percent). Yes, you read it right. A person who wanted to make college tuition free for all, to increase taxes by almost $20T and wanted to overregulate Uber, is more popular than one of the founding fathers of liberal economy.
There is a current infatuation of America’s young adults with communism’s lesser evil – socialism with both Trump and Sander’s supporters - an enormous portion of the US electorate - opposing free trade while supporting protectionism.
It’s no wonder that this generation (which I am also a part of) is so fond of socialism. After all, we all grew up in an era of relative peace and great personal wealth and abundance.
The article, which further examines the prospects of free economy and the dangers of socialism statism and re-distributism is a very revealing and worthwhile read. Read my full contribution here.
We conclude another week of stories that our editors are reading. Feel free to share your views in the comment section and any recommendations of your own. We look forward to hearing your opinions!
This week, while we divert our attention away from electioneering and presidential debates, our editors' thoughts are still not far off the latest goings-on in the US.
This time the team has taken time out to look at a range of topics including global warming, cyber attacks and whether Communism is making a comeback.
Jeff Patterson kicks off with his favourite read of the week which examines global warming issues...
Winter is Coming
Despite climate change, and by extension global warming, becoming a hot button issue in the United States in recent years, Americans may soon be wishing the planet was a pinch warmer this winter, namely with sights of a new polar vortex descending upon the United States in 2016.
While cold temperatures in the Northeastern United States are nothing new, the arrival of the polar vortex could bring much cooler temperatures into February and even March, leading to a longer winter.
Despite the onset of the polar vortex this year, the phenomenon has actually been part of a consistent shift over the past few decades away from North America and into Europe. Ironically, what follows is a cooling over North America and warmer winters in Europe.
The primary cause of this can be attributed to global warming, which Leads to decreases of sea ice, causing the sun’s warmth to be absorbed by the ocean, ultimately disrupting the vortex. In a bitter twist of fate, this has resulted in cold air being brought into lower latitudes in the United States by the vortex, which has in many ways offset global warming temperatures.
This could be one explanation for why widespread acceptance of global warming amongst certain groups in the United States has ‘cooled’ in recent years.
The Cyber Attack that Shocked
Victor Golovtchenko Senior Editor
Cyber attacks on US soil have not only become an election issue, but have also affected millions of users and brokerage clients. Merely days after US Vice President Joe Biden made a bold statement, charging Russia with attempting to destabilize the country’s access to the web and affect its electoral process, a big chunk of online infrastructure in the US went dark last week. The US government has evidence that Chinese and Russian groups have been infiltrating state-owned websites.
Corporations have always been aware of the dangers that cyber attacks can cause to their businesses, however the government also has a role to play in order to warrant the personal security of its population.
Is Communism Making a Comeback?
Ignorance is bliss, they say. But when it comes to modern history, ignorance might be a genuine peril to our future. A new study published recently shows that the majority of the millennials in the US are leaning towards a socialist mindset and some even favor communist views.
Michael Pearl Head Of Business Intelligence
The survey showed, for instance, that more millennials (71 percent) agreed with Bernie Sanders’ statements, than with the late-great Prof. Milton Friedman (58 percent). Yes, you read it right. A person who wanted to make college tuition free for all, to increase taxes by almost $20T and wanted to overregulate Uber, is more popular than one of the founding fathers of liberal economy.
There is a current infatuation of America’s young adults with communism’s lesser evil – socialism with both Trump and Sander’s supporters - an enormous portion of the US electorate - opposing free trade while supporting protectionism.
It’s no wonder that this generation (which I am also a part of) is so fond of socialism. After all, we all grew up in an era of relative peace and great personal wealth and abundance.
The article, which further examines the prospects of free economy and the dangers of socialism statism and re-distributism is a very revealing and worthwhile read. Read my full contribution here.
We conclude another week of stories that our editors are reading. Feel free to share your views in the comment section and any recommendations of your own. We look forward to hearing your opinions!
In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
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In this video, we take an in-depth look at @BlueberryMarketsForex , a forex and CFD broker operating since 2016, offering access to multiple trading platforms, over 1,000 instruments, and flexible account types for different trading styles.
We break down Blueberry’s regulatory structure, including its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), as well as its authorisation and registrations in other jurisdictions. The review also covers supported platforms such as MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry.X, and web-based trading.
You’ll learn about available instruments across forex, commodities, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs, along with leverage options, minimum and maximum trade sizes, and how Blueberry structures its Standard and Raw accounts.
We also explain spreads, commissions, swap rates, swap-free account availability, funding and withdrawal methods, processing times, and what traders can expect from customer support and additional services.
Watch the full review to see whether Blueberry’s trading setup aligns with your experience level, strategy, and risk tolerance.
📣 Stay up to date with the latest in finance and trading. Follow Finance Magnates for industry news, insights, and global event coverage.
Connect with us:
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Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness CMO Alfonso Cardalda on Cape Town office launch, Africa growth, and marketing strategy
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
#Exness #Forex #Trading #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Finance #FinanceMagnates
Exness is expanding its presence in Africa, and in this exclusive interview, CMO Alfonso Cardalda shares how.
Filmed during the grand opening of Exness’s new Cape Town office, Alfonso sits down with Andrea Badiola Mateos from Finance Magnates to discuss:
- Exness’s marketing approach in South Africa
- What makes their trading product stand out
- Customer retention vs. acquisition strategies
- The role of local influencers
- Managing growth across emerging markets
👉 Watch the full interview for fundamental insights into the future of trading in Africa.
#Exness #Forex #Trading #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Finance #FinanceMagnates
How does the Finance Magnates newsroom handle sensitive updates that may affect a brand?
How does the Finance Magnates newsroom handle sensitive updates that may affect a brand?
Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the approach: reaching out before publication, hearing all sides, and making careful, case-by-case decisions with balance and responsibility.
⚖ Balanced reporting
📞 Right of response
📰 Responsible journalism
#FinanceMagnates #FinancialJournalism #ResponsibleReporting #FinanceNews #EditorialStandards
Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, explains the approach: reaching out before publication, hearing all sides, and making careful, case-by-case decisions with balance and responsibility.
⚖ Balanced reporting
📞 Right of response
📰 Responsible journalism
#FinanceMagnates #FinancialJournalism #ResponsibleReporting #FinanceNews #EditorialStandards
Executive Interview | Kieran Duff | Head of UK Growth & Business Development, Darwinex | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Kieran Duff | Head of UK Growth & Business Development, Darwinex | FMLS:25
Here is our conversation with Kieran Duff, who brings a rare dual view of the market as both a broker and a trader at Darwinex.
We begin with his take on the Summit and then turn to broker growth. Kieran shares one quick, practical tip brokers can use right now to improve performance. We also cover the rising spotlight on prop trading and whether it is good or bad for the trading industry.
Kieran explains where Darwinex sits on the CFDs-broker-meets-funding spectrum, and how the model differs from the typical setups seen across the market.
We finish with a look at how he uses AI in his daily workflow — both inside the brokerage and in his own trading.
Here is our conversation with Kieran Duff, who brings a rare dual view of the market as both a broker and a trader at Darwinex.
We begin with his take on the Summit and then turn to broker growth. Kieran shares one quick, practical tip brokers can use right now to improve performance. We also cover the rising spotlight on prop trading and whether it is good or bad for the trading industry.
Kieran explains where Darwinex sits on the CFDs-broker-meets-funding spectrum, and how the model differs from the typical setups seen across the market.
We finish with a look at how he uses AI in his daily workflow — both inside the brokerage and in his own trading.
Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
Why does trust matter in financial news? #TrustedNews #FinanceNews #CapitalMarkets
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, in a world flooded with information, the difference lies in rigorous cross-checking, human scrutiny, and a commitment to publishing only factual, trustworthy reporting.
📰 Verified reporting
🔎 Human-led scrutiny
✅ Facts over noise
According to Yam Yehoshua, Editor-in-Chief at Finance Magnates, in a world flooded with information, the difference lies in rigorous cross-checking, human scrutiny, and a commitment to publishing only factual, trustworthy reporting.
📰 Verified reporting
🔎 Human-led scrutiny
✅ Facts over noise
