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A world without pastoralists would not only be a poorer place, but we would lose an important lifeline to our collective future.
The people in charge of museums may lack the requisite expertise to manage non-fungible tokens, and the upside is far from guaranteed.
Bitcoin’s rise and fall to date already makes it one of the greatest market bubbles in history. In turbulent times, some have suggested it as a substitute for gold, but it lacks some vital attributes.
Volatility indexes show that investors have been complacent about the risk of a share market correction.
World markets bounced back surprisingly quickly after Trump’s election. Here are a few theories as to why.
Understanding fear is a useful tool for any investor.
There are plenty of reasons to reject the consensus that Brexit will be costly to the UK economy.
Financial markets appear to have been caught off-guard by Britain’s decision to exit the European Union, believing it would remain.
Research shows uncertainty about potential government policy has widespread impact.
Testosterone fuels risk-taking behaviour – new research shows this leads to bigger wins for men but also much bigger losses.
Sharemarkets may welcome monetary intervention, but indications of growth are needed.
Yes, we’re in a ‘new normal’, so the best thing to do is improve understanding of high-frequency trading.
The global economy is in a delicate position, which is why so many are fixated on this month’s US decision on interest rates.
The investor fear gauge is close to its lows, but calm investors seem to be missing the looming storm.
Financial markets are certainly experiencing considerable turbulence at present, with a six year low in oil prices weighing on international exchanges and the value of Australia’s energy industry falling…
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Professor, Finance, The University of Western Australia
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