About this author
My name is Lucia, I am an MSc Finance student from Slovakia. I am interested in investigating key developments in finance and the economy.
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Peggers can’t be choosers: Currency pegs
04-06-2024
Discover the mechanics and implications of currency pegs in this latest article! Learn how countries stabilize their economies and the potential risks involved.
Read morePairs Trading: Riding High or Risking All?
17-04-2024
Discover the allure and peril of pairs trading, a simple strategy for quick wins - or is it? Pairs trading is an arbitrage strategy exploiting price discrepancies. But beware of the risks - prices don’t always converge. Dive into the strategy's origins, pitfalls, and the cautionary tale of a famou...
Read moreBeyond Astrology: The Art and Science of Technical Analysis
05-12-2023
Investors are always trying to beat the market, finding new ways to generate alpha. But do these approaches actually work or are investors just getting lucky? Technical analysis is an approach loved by some, hated by many and often called the astrology of finance. So, how does it work?
Read moreBit by Bit: Decoding the Digital Currency Revolution
13-10-2023
Central banks worldwide are venturing into Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) for faster, cheaper and more secure transactions, but with inevitable downsides and privacy concerns. Several nations have already launched theirs and many plan to follow, including the Digital Euro, so it’s time to l...
Read moreDethroning the King Dollar: Do the Talks of De-Dollarization Have Merit?
05-09-2023
In a world historically dominated by the US dollar, a shift towards de-dollarization is gaining traction. Central banks are motivated by geopolitical factors and diversification. China's yuan has increased global central bank reserves, but its instability raises doubts. The euro is a contender, but ...
Read moreChatGPT in Finance: Reliable Analyses or Hallucinations?
16-05-2023
ChatGPT will reach 1 billion users by the end of 2023 - What does this mean for finance? It could be a useful tool to support analysts, and may even be capable of beating the market, seeing as its portfolio is beating the top 10 UK funds so far. Current inaccuracies and privacy concerns imply that s...
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