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Fed fund rates remain unchanged
On May 1, 2024, The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted unanimously to maintain the target fed funds rate in its current range of 5.25-5.50%, citing ongoing concerns over high inflation. In fact, the US Fed interest rate has remained unchanged since July 2023 and the central bank indicated there will unlikely be a rate hike in the near future. Such continuous has been stirring across global markets and various assets.


How do Fed rates impact investors?
Investors might get overwhelmed every time Fed announces interest rate since it usually comes with market volatility and fluctuation. In this situation, it’s always a good habit to focus on asset allocation.  Before that, investors should have a fully understanding of their current finances, risk tolerance, and investment goals. Currently, high interest rates tend to be a headwind for many investments. Certain holdings are feeling the effects.

- Borrowing costs. High rates lead to higher borrowing costs which can affect the affordability of mortgages, reducing demand for real estate and impacting property values
- Fixed-income investments. Such as bonds and Treasury securities. Newly issued bonds generally offer higher yields. Holding old issued bonds can potentially lead to capital losses.
- Stock market. Particularly growth stocks that highly rely on capital for future business expansion. High rates will impact companies’ stock prices because of the difficulty of obtaining capital and earning.
- Higher yields on savings accounts. In a higher rate environment, banks raise annual percentage yields on savings accounts which benefits savers.

What investors should do?
The sustained high rate environment is a reminder for investors to carefully evaluate their portfolio allocation. Whether investing in the short term or long run, investors might as well take a look at their personal finances and make the necessary moves of diversifying their assets like finding high-yield savings accounts and certificate of deposit for long-term holding. As for short-term investment, one of the options is contract for difference (CFD) trading. It provides opportunities for short-selling, allowing investors to profit from downward price movements in assets affected by high interest rates. Plus, leveraged trading in CFDs can amplify potential returns during period of increased market volatility resulting from high interest rates. Additionally, CFDs can be used as hedging instruments to mitigate risk in a portfolio, providing partial offsets to potential losses.

An established CFDs broker is JRFX. Operating since 2010, JRFX offers traders competitive spreads and provides one of the best trading environments within the industry. JRFX requires only a $1 minimum deposit to start trading on currencies, indices, commodities, and more. It is popular among traders for its user-friendly interface, 24/7 customer service, and abundant educational resources.

The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Trading CFDs carries risk, and investors should carefully evaluate their risk tolerance and conduct independent research.

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The market is really fructuated and consistently shaped. Once you feel like getting the feel of the market and your strategy has been proven several times suddenly you just get a new slap on the face.
And some people just can't deal with their minds. They can't exist in the position they initially planned to since they lack discipline and preparation mentally.

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General Discussion / Re: Earn from home
« on: April 30, 2024, 10:39:54 AM »
Gosh, I wish I could make money online too. Then I can stay at home and spend more time with my family. But there aren't many companies that allow working from home. And if you want to have a good salary and enjoy the benefits of wfh, usually the job either requires a lot of skills or huge amounts of time. And some positions aren't that stable. And company could just cut it off without any significant cost.

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Referral Links / Only a few clicks to make a huge passive income
« on: April 25, 2024, 09:43:59 AM »
Imagine having the ability to earn money with little or no effort whatsoever. People like to picture the idea of “earning money in your sleep”, seeking ways to generate extra income streams while having a 9-5 job or simply wanting to make their time more meaningful financially, which is why passive income is getting more and more popular.

Passive income refers to the money that is required without too much effort. But it’s not saying “I want to make money by doing nothing”. The truth is, passive income is not exactly hands-off. Sure You can try to find an easier way but you always have to do something more or less.

People like the idea of passive income because of the financial stability of diversifying their income streams. They crave the flexibility and freedom for them to break free from the constraints of a fixed working schedule and the opportunity to pursue their passions and spend more quality time with their loved ones.

While some people may explore investing in stocks or trading other financial products as a way of generating passive income, it’s difficult to avoid the inherent risks along with it. Investors or traders need to do tons of research and analysis to make every decision wisely but still possibly get beat up by the markets. However, for those seeking a more reliable and consistent path to passive income with less effort, there is an alternative that minimizes risk while maximizing earning potential. That is JRFX agent program.

JRFX is an authoritative and certified international trading platform providing traders with hundreds of trading assets. With 14 years of industry experience, JRFX is popular because of its user-friendly trading environment, beneficial trading conditions, security, 24/7 customer support, etc. As a JRFX agent, you can unlock your passive income simply by recommending your friends to the platform. With only a few clicks you will become an agent, then share your exclusive link or QR code to your fellows. You will continue to receive generous commissions every time they open accounts and start trading and the revenue share in your pocket is up to 40%. Not bad, right? If you already have an online presence like having a popular channel, website, or social media accounts, you can reach a wide audience and your earnings multiply. Besides, it won’t affect any side hustles you are doing since it has zero cost.

There are plenty of paths you can choose to make a passive income and it’s not just about picking something from a list. Each way has its own requirements and considerations. Take the time to do a self-evaluation and find the best fit for yourself. Whether it’s through creating, investing, or becoming an agent. It’s all about choose the path that aligns with your strengths and goals.

The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, investment, or legal advice.



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General Discussion / Re: Formal education. Overrated?
« on: April 23, 2024, 11:01:00 AM »
It really depends. Generally speaking, Formal education is not overrated at all. For example, the job market in Korea is pretty competitive. The whole thing is a rat race. You literally can't get a job if you're only with a high school degree. To work in a big corporation like Samsung, you normally need to graduate from the top 3 universities in Korea.
Similar situations happen in other Asian countries. A degree is actually an entry ticket for many companies.

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General Discussion / Re: drugs or alcohol?
« on: April 23, 2024, 10:54:12 AM »
or stay sobered?

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General Discussion / Re: What do you do in your free time?
« on: April 23, 2024, 10:53:28 AM »
If you don't like where you're at right now, I mean your life, you should really do something in your free time. You can spend quality time with your family, have a non-toxic relationship. Try to make the full use of your free time and do something meaningful, be a self-taught person. You will slight be a better version of yourself and that negative feelings will stop eating you up inside.

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Referral Links / Never underestimate the power of $1
« on: April 23, 2024, 09:05:04 AM »
Investing money wisely is crucial for achieving long-term financial goals. But what is the point of even investing while I only have $1 in my pocket? I might as well wish I could hit a lottery, right? As difficult as it is, there are still ways to make $1 meaningful and achieve your financial goal.

Instead of buying a drink or snacks to satisfy your stomach, you could buy a financial product like fractional shares, high-yield savings accounts, ETFs, and other financial assets. Generally, these products allow you to diversify your portfolios and offer higher interest rates. Normally they require small amount of investment as low as $1. But the thing is, the small amount restricts diversification and the potential for exponential growth. To put it another way, there aren’t many miracles that go with $1.

So that’s it? Are there any ways to boost your investment potential? The answer is yes. With CFD trading, investors can explore the potential of leverage to maximize their returns. CFD is a “contract for difference”, and it is a derivative trading instrument that allows traders to speculate on the price movements of financial assets without actually owning the underlying assets. The trick is that investors don’t need to put a lot of money in their CFD trading account to make huge profits.

You might ask how could it possibly happen. Well, that is the power of margin and leverage. Margin is the initial deposit required to open a position. Let’s say the margin requirement is 1% and investors want to trade a contract worth $100, they would only need a $1 deposit as margin. This creates a magnifying effect on their potential profits or losses to the amount they initially invest. This magnifying effect is known as leverage.
The higher the leverage is for a trade, the lower the margin requirement, but the higher the risk of loss.

For example, if one investor wants to buy $100 worth of a stock in an unleveraged trade and another investor does the same transaction with leverage.
The first investor needs to deposit $100 for this trade. However, the second investor opts for leverage x100 which means the margin for this trade will be 1% of the total value. In this case, the margin is $1.

Let’s say the stock value changes by $10. In this scenario:
The first investor will have a 10% profit with a $100 initial deposit.
The second investor will have a 1000% gain with a $1 initial deposit.

By leveraging, traders can potentially have a huge gain with just $1. This is where JRFX, an online CFDs trading platform, comes into play. With over 13 years of industry experience, JRFX offers accessibility to traders of all levels. With a minimum deposit of $1 and various choices of leverage up to 1000, traders can explore their potential profits with JRFX’s user-friendly platform, fast withdrawal, advanced charting tools, and reliable customer support.

Curious to learn more?JRFX is currently running an exclusive promotion! Visit jrfx.com and register with this invitation code 822828 to unlock more benefits!

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Trading CFDs involves risk, and it's important to carefully consider your financial situation before engaging in any trading activities. It's recommended to consult with a qualified financial professional for personalized advice tailored to your specific needs.

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General Discussion / Re: Why is my life so sad? What should I do?
« on: April 22, 2024, 06:24:01 AM »
Without sadness, you cannot feel happiness. So let's swing this pendulum to feel alive....

Exactly. This is Yin Yang.
Kind of like the author Mark Mansion said. Happiness comes from solving the problems in your life, instead of not acknowledging it or pretending you don't have any problems in your life. You will feel happy if you solve a problem or have a negative experience, like hitting the gym will make you feel miserable since you have to go through the whole process of lifting, doing hundreds of push out, etc. But the outcome will make you feel happy because you are in a better shape of yourself and more healthy

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You better do your own research before investing in Bitcoins. Knowing what your risk tolerance is and how much you are willing to lose. I think the price currently is still pretty high as it is in a bullish trend. I think you can wait for the end of this trend.  But no one can guarantee a perfect position since investing in bitcoins is really risky.

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Yeah I have the same feelings. The action by Hong Kong could be partly the attitude of China. China will do what it needs for the economy. Because of the characteristics of Hong Kong, it could be a good place to test the water and also release the signal for investors from China. Overall it will contribute to the crypto markets
If the bull run continues, then why has the price of Bitcoin on the market shown an extraordinary decline recently? Shouldn't the price of bitcoin rise again and surprise many people again? I don't think Hong Kong will have any influence on China and will remain with its stance of not caring about any type of cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin.
I think one of the reasons is that China has been out of the loop for a while in the cryptos market. It has sizes and potential and hasn't been a huge voice yet due to its own policy against cryptos in the past years. People in China still have buying power but considering the economic downtrend recently their attitude toward Bitcoin is still up in the air. The impact may not come right away. Besides, Hong Kong is considered one of the largest financial centers in Asia. Though it was left behind in this industry, the signals of embracing cryptos can boost the confidence of people in China.

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I still consider myself as a conservative investor. I would crypto assets occupy 20% of my investments. Most of the money is invested in ETFs and mutual funds. Crypto market is still pretty raw and unknown to me. I see people make tons of money by "hitting the right coins" which do makes me kind of FOMO. In the end, I don't make any decisions if I haven't done any research.

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Bitcoin Forum / Re: Impact of Halving on Bitcoin Mining
« on: April 18, 2024, 05:11:26 AM »
I felt like Bitcoins have consolidated for a while and there are not many signals that could support another huge rise with the halving coming. It's just my feelings when I look back to see what bitcoins performed in the past two months.

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Bitcoin Forum / Re: Don't buy bitcoin only because of FOMO
« on: April 18, 2024, 05:05:02 AM »
Agree. The whole FOMO thing ate me up inside when I first started trading crypto currencies. Back then, I was so overwhelmed and tempted. The good news was I was pretty broke back then (I am not sure if it is a piece of good news) so it didn't cause a huge demange.

Now I realize this is kind of like a business and you need to take it seriously otherwise you will be the dishes. Make a plan for trade and trade by the plan you make. That's all I do now.

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I heard the Hongkong regulator is approving their BTC ETFs. This will certainly make the bull run continues.

Yeah I have the same feelings. The action by Hong Kong could be partly the attitude of China. China will do what it needs for the economy. Because of the characteristics of Hong Kong, it could be a good place to test the water and also release the signal for investors from China. Overall it will contribute to the crypto markets

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