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by MarketMavin
Thu Oct 02, 2025 10:27 am
Forum: Financial News and Analysis
Topic: UK Borrowing Surge Puts Pressure on the Pound
Replies: 1
Views: 413

Re: UK Borrowing Surge Puts Pressure on the Pound

18bn in just one month?? That's mad. feels like normal workers will end up paying it all back with tax hikes again.
by MarketMavin
Thu Oct 02, 2025 10:27 am
Forum: Financial News and Analysis
Topic: Asian Markets Rally While Africa Eyes Oil Reforms
Replies: 2
Views: 567

Re: Asian Markets Rally While Africa Eyes Oil Reforms

If Nigeria actually pushes reforms this time it could help a lot. investors might take us serious finally.
by MarketMavin
Thu Oct 02, 2025 10:26 am
Forum: Financial News and Analysis
Topic: London Stock Exchange Signs AI Deal with Databricks
Replies: 2
Views: 415

Re: London Stock Exchange Signs AI Deal with Databricks

AI is in everything now. You can even use it to draft emails at work. If the stock exchange uses it right, maybe traders would get info faster, who knows.
by MarketMavin
Thu Oct 02, 2025 10:25 am
Forum: Financial News and Analysis
Topic: Nigeria’s Economy Grows 4.23% in Q2 2025
Replies: 2
Views: 384

Re: Nigeria’s Economy Grows 4.23% in Q2 2025

I kinda believe it. like one of the shops near me that closed since covid actually reopened last month. That feels like things are moving slowly, not great but better than nothing.
by MarketMavin
Thu Oct 02, 2025 10:25 am
Forum: Financial News and Analysis
Topic: Nigeria Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate for First Time Since 2020
Replies: 2
Views: 423

Re: Nigeria Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate for First Time Since 2020

Rates were crazy high, no one could borrow without stress. i tried back in 2021 for a small shop loan, but I almost gave up because the interest was just too mad. maybe now things will ease up a little.
by MarketMavin
Tue Sep 09, 2025 3:38 am
Forum: Stocks and Equities
Topic: How should you invest in a bear market?
Replies: 2
Views: 587

Re: How should you invest in a bear market?

I think the bear market provides opportunities to buy more stocks because that's when the prices are down and that's when you should accumulate more stocks in your investment portfolio. It's also when you can sell overvalued stocks early and hold on to strong companies that have very solid ...
by MarketMavin
Tue Sep 09, 2025 3:36 am
Forum: Stocks and Equities
Topic: Why is Tesla stock going down?
Replies: 1
Views: 512

Re: Why is Tesla stock going down?

Based on my findings and understanding, I still believe that Tesla stock will make a big impact because the EV industry is now becoming big, though it is highly competitive but those automakers are pushing into the market and the pricing pressure is also building. But I still believe that Tesla is ...
by MarketMavin
Tue Sep 09, 2025 3:35 am
Forum: General Insurance
Topic: How Does Life Insurance Work?
Replies: 1
Views: 7387

Re: How Does Life Insurance Work?

Life insurance is probably one of the most important financial tools for each and every individual and it's a must-have, even though many people don't want to talk about it. It's important to know the difference between term and permanent policies is equally important as it can help you make better ...
by MarketMavin
Tue Sep 09, 2025 3:34 am
Forum: Stocks and Equities
Topic: Technical Analysis for Beginners: How to Read Charts Like a Pro
Replies: 1
Views: 1024

Re: Technical Analysis for Beginners: How to Read Charts Like a Pro

I have always been fascinated with technical analysis. It blends psychology with numbers and I've always loved to learn different candlestick patterns. That can help me to make informed decisions to some extent . Once you are able to recognize the trends and patterns, then you can make predictions ...
by MarketMavin
Tue Sep 09, 2025 3:33 am
Forum: Options & Derivatives
Topic: Options Trading 101: Understanding Calls, Puts, and Basic Strategies
Replies: 1
Views: 1202

Re: Options Trading 101: Understanding Calls, Puts, and Basic Strategies

Wow! I have never seen such a breakdown of Option trading in such a simple way. Before now, I didn't have enough experience on option trading and reading this thread has made me have a clue of what option is all about. The way you explain calls and put with real life examples, makes it so easy to ...