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What is a Basis Point?

... For investors, especially those dealing with bonds and fixed-income instruments, basis points serve as a convenient unit of measurement for evaluating small changes and making decisions. Even slight fluctuations in yields can significantly impact bond prices, particularly with large investments. Basis points are an essential tool for more accurately assessing changes in interest rates and yields. They play a role not only in investments but also in everyday credit products such as mortgages and consumer ...

Thanksgiving Day in the USA: history of the holiday, market closure and impact on global investors

... volatility in markets, especially those closely linked to U.S. assets. Impact on commodity markets: The closure of commodity exchanges in the US, such as CME Group, leads to reduced activity in oil, gold and other commodity markets, which may affect their prices. Pause in economic news: There are no important economic publications and corporate reports from the US on public holidays, which reduces the flow of information and may affect investment decisions. Preparing for Black Friday The day after Thanksgiving ...

Trump's Wealth Increased by $1.4 Billion After Election Victory: What It Means for Investors

... recognize that a political figure like Trump can leverage his influence to advance his business interests, creating unique investment opportunities. Opportunities and Risks for Investors Volatility and Short-Term Investments Sharp fluctuations in stock prices linked to political events can present short-term opportunities for investors. Acquiring shares in companies associated with prominent political figures can be attractive in a favorable political environment. However, this strategy also carries ...

Huawei Ascend 910B and DeepSeek: Is Nvidia's Dominance at Risk?

... start to adopt Huawei solutions on a large scale, Nvidia may lose customers. For instance, in China, Ascend 910B is already being widely used in projects related to big data processing and training neural networks, reducing the demand for Nvidia GPUs. Price competition. The 70% reduction in costs makes Ascend 910B an extremely attractive choice for businesses. According to analysts, approximately 30% of large Chinese companies are considering switching to Huawei chips in the next two years. Increased ...

10 Golden Secrets of Phone Sales: How to Sell Effectively

... Objections in Advance Prior to the call, create a list of possible objections from clients and prepare arguments to counter them. For example: “Why should I choose your company?” “How is your product better than competitors’?” “Why is the price set this way?” Being ready for objections demonstrates professionalism and helps in persuading the interlocutor. 7. Listening is More Important than Speaking Clients appreciate being heard. Allow them the opportunity to express themselves, clarify ...