The Money Farm Team

Are Futures 24/7?

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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What Is The GDP Formula?

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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Was China Affected By The 2008 Recession?

This article presents a brief overview of China’s growing prominence in the global economy and explores the global financial crisis’ spillover implications on China’s financial markets and macroeconomy. Alternative methods of estimating these effects are presented and critiqued. China, contrary to common belief, was hit particularly hard by the global recession brought on by the

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How To Bet Futures?

Because you’re betting on an event that won’t be resolved in the immediate future, like a single game, sportsbooks call these odds a futures bet. Instead, you place a wager on what will happen in the future. Usually, this means betting on the league’s overall winner, but this isn’t always the case. Placing a wager

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