Halloween’s origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain, which was held on November 1 in contemporary calendars. It was believed that on that day, the souls of the dead returned to their homes, so people dressed in costumes and lit bonfires to ward off spirits. Halloween is here and it’s…

For those who have missed the market action last week, most stock markets finished the week in the red as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continued to weigh on investor sentiment. The UK’s FTSE 100 dropped -0.2% while pan-European Stoxx 600 and Germany’s Dax 100 slipped -0.2% and -0.1%, respectively. Over in the US,…

People have diverse beliefs and perspectives. I usually avoid engaging in arguments or debates about certain things especially personal beliefs. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions or positions, and it is okay to agree to disagree. I find more value sharing my experiences or insights with those who are open or positive to what…

After spending much of the year in a boring range frustrating the bulls in the crypto space, Bitcoin has surged past USD30,000 and is up 20% in the last five days, reaching close to USD35,000. According to CoinDesk, Bitcoin’s performance is roughly in line with the CoinDesk Market Index’s (CMI) +14% advance. Even the laggard decentralized…

There is a lot of scaremongering at the moment and some people are trying hard to sell a book. Reading some of the recent commentaries has been frightening, compounded by the sensational discussion on social media. Howard Marks says that when everyone is scared, you should consider investing. Elsewhere, the mood is relatively calmer in…