Forex Trading is trading in the foreign exchange market. The term “trading” has long been used in the banking industry. However, originally it referred to the process of securities buying and selling for the purpose of making a profit. Forex Trading pursues the same objectives, but the currency acts as a commodity in this market. […]
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When looking to finance higher education, what is the best order to look for funding sources?
Many students are faced with the challenge of financing higher education. Fortunately, there are many different funding sources available to help those looking for financial aid. Where should you start? The first place that most people go is to their student loan provider, but it’s important not to overlook other options like scholarships and grants […]
Coverage of the Financialization Project and “Disgorge the Cash”
The American economy has changed dramatically over the last 35 years. “Why Finance Is Still a Problem,” TIME“What William Gibson’s “New Rose Hotel” Got Wrong About the Future,” The Stranger“Why companies are rewarding shareholders instead of investing in the real economy,” Washington Post“Corporate Borrowing Now Flows To Shareholders, Not Productive Investment: Study,” IB Times“Shareholders’ big […]
Disgorge the Cash
J.W. MasonRoosevelt InstituteJohn Jay College In this white paper, Roosevelt Institute Fellow J.W. Mason provides evidence that the relationship between corporate cash flow and borrowing to productive corporate investment has disappeared in the last 30 years and has been replaced with corporate funds and shareholder payouts. Whereas firms once borrowed to invest and improve their long-term performance, they now […]
Announcing Frenzied Financialization
In the Washington Monthly, Mike Konczal explores the Savings and Power aspects of financialization, explaining how the growth of the financial sector has left us all poorer. Read the full article here.