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Barbara Corcoran’s Four Personal Finance Insights: A Reporter’s Analysis

An analytical review of four personal finance insights attributed to entrepreneur Barbara Corcoran, with background, data and commentary from economists and financial professionals.

By Sultan Sikander | October 20, 2025 | 0 Comments

More Working-Class Americans Investing in Stocks: Drivers, Risks and Policy Questions

A growing body of data and industry reporting indicates more lower- and middle-income Americans have opened brokerage accounts and begun investing in equities. This article examines the drivers — technology, fees, stimulus and market performance — the risks, and the regulatory and policy questions that follow.

By Sultan Sikander | October 13, 2025 | 0 Comments

Culture Eats Data for Breakfast: How Finance Teams Can Make Insights Stick

Despite heavy investment in analytics and tools, many finance teams struggle to turn data into routine decisions. This article examines why culture, not technology, is often the limiting factor and lays out evidence-based strategies finance leaders can use to embed insights into day-to-day financial decision-making.

By Sultan Sikander | October 10, 2025 | 0 Comments

SME Finance Gap, According to the World Bank: Scale, Drivers and Policy Responses

A detailed look at the World Bank and IFC's assessment of the global financing shortfall for small and medium enterprises, its drivers, regional patterns, COVID-era impacts and policy options to narrow the gap.

By Sultan Sikander | October 10, 2025 | 0 Comments

Which New Cryptocurrency ETFs Are Actually Worth Buying?

An objective, data-driven examination of the new generation of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, with background on regulatory developments, product differences, custody and fees, and perspectives from market participants and independent analysts.

By Sultan Sikander | October 06, 2025 | 0 Comments

Bitcoin's Record-Breaking Surge to $150,000: The Role of Institutional Investors

Explore the unprecedented climb of Bitcoin to a new all-time apex of $150,000 and uncover the pivotal influence of institutional investments in the cryptocurrency realm.

By Sultan Sikander | April 27, 2025 | 0 Comments

Ethereum Soars as DeFi Takes Over the Cryptocurrency Market in Leading Economies

Ethereum is experiencing a surge in value as decentralized finance (DeFi) continues to dominate the cryptocurrency market in top economies. Find out more about this trend and its implications.

By Sultan Sikander | April 06, 2025 | 0 Comments

Bitcoin Surges to New All-Time High, Crossing $60,000 Mark

Bitcoin has reached a new milestone by surpassing the $60,000 mark, setting a new all-time high. Learn more about this significant development in the world of cryptocurrency.

By Sultan Sikander | April 06, 2025 | 0 Comments

The Rise of Cryptocurrency: How Digital Currency is Shaping the Future of Finance

Explore the impact of the cryptocurrency boom on the future of finance and how digital currency is revolutionizing the way we transact and invest.

By Sultan Sikander | April 05, 2025 | 0 Comments

Global Bond Markets Surge as Federal Reserve Signals Rate Cuts in 2025

Global bond markets are rallying as the Federal Reserve hints at interest rate cuts in 2025. Investors anticipate a shift in monetary policy, impacting yields, inflation, and economic growth.

By Sultan Sikander | March 19, 2025 | 0 Comments