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About Alexander, CFA

Alexander is a veteran of the currency markets with over 15 years of experience in institutional trading and risk management. He specializes in the intersection of macroeconomics and regulatory frameworks.

Educational Background

Zain Schleifer is a market analyst and trader focused on global macro, covering FX, equities, bonds, and commodities. Zain Schleifer is a market analyst and trader focused on global macro, covering FX, equities, bonds, and commodities.

Education

How Does the Forex Market Work? A Complete Guide for Beginners

What is the Forex Market? Understanding the Basics When you travel abroad, you’ve probably exchanged money at an airport—converting your…

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How Does the Forex Market Work? A Complete Guide for Beginners
Financial News

Apple Leadership Shift: Tim Cook Gets $47 Million Package as John Ternus Takes Over as CEO

Apple has entered a major leadership transition as Tim Cook steps down as chief executive after 15 years and moves…

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Apple Leadership Shift: Tim Cook Gets $47 Million Package as John Ternus Takes Over as CEO
Financial News

Gold Falls to Three-Week Low as Middle East Tensions Fuel Fed Rate-Hike Fears

Gold prices fell to their lowest level in more than three weeks on September 2 as renewed tensions between the…

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Gold Falls to Three-Week Low as Middle East Tensions Fuel Fed Rate-Hike Fears
Financial News

Global Markets Enter a Higher-Rate Era as Bond Yields Surge and Borrowing Costs Rise

Global financial markets are showing signs of entering a new higher-rate environment as government bond yields climb across major economies,…

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Global Markets Enter a Higher-Rate Era as Bond Yields Surge and Borrowing Costs Rise
Geopolitics News

Iran Expands Hormuz Ship Blacklist to 56 as Oil Supply Risks Rise

Iran has expanded its blacklist of vessels barred from navigating the Strait of Hormuz, adding 11 more ships and taking…

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Iran Expands Hormuz Ship Blacklist to 56 as Oil Supply Risks Rise
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