The Money Farm Team

How Calculate GDP?

Gross domestic product (GDP) equals private consumption + gross private investment + government investment + government spending + (exports Minus imports). GDP is usually computed using international standards by the country’s official statistical agency. GDP is calculated in the United States by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, which is part of the Commerce Department. The […]

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Why Do Futures Go Up?

Stock index futures, such as the S&P 500 E-mini Futures (ES), reflect expectations for a stock index’s price at a later date, based on dividends and interest rates. Index futures are two-party agreements that are considered a zero-sum game because when one party wins, the other loses, and there is no net wealth transfer. While […]

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Who Benefits From Low Inflation?

Almost every economist recommends keeping inflation low. Low inflation promotes economic stability, which fosters saving, investment, and economic growth while also assisting in the preservation of international competitiveness. Governments normally aim for a rate of inflation of around 2%. This moderate but low rate of inflation is thought to be the optimal compromise between avoiding […]

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What Is NDX Futures?

Financial futures, or NASDAQ futures, were first introduced on June 21, 1999. It is financial contract futures that allow an investor to hedge or speculate on the future value of several NASDAQ market index components. The E-mini NASDAQ composite futures, the E-mini NASDAQ biology futures, the NASDAQ-100 futures, and the E-mini NASDAQ-100 futures are all […]

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