Investing can often be a bumpy ride, especially in the shorter term. Most of these bumps are caused by national or global macroeconomic conditions, such as GDP growth, fiscal and monetary policy. Basically, macroeconomics is related   to a country’s

There are 2 measures in which GDP can be expressed- Nominal GDP & Real GDP. Lets discuss the difference between Nominal GDP & Real GDP in this article.

Market Cap to GDP ratio (The Buffet Indicator) is a long-term valuation indicator for stocks. It has become popular in recent years, thanks to Warren Buffett. Back in 2001 he remarked in a Fortune Magazine interview that "it is probably the best sing

Inflation is the gradual loss of purchasing power, reflected in a broad rise in prices for goods and services. In a healthy economy, annual inflation is typically in the range of two percentage points, which is what economists consider a signal of pr

The term "money supply" isn't as popular as "inflation" or "interest rates," but it's just as important to understand. Money supply is defined as the total amount of liquid cash circulating in a country’s economy. Liquid cash includes paper currency

Monetary policy is a set of actions to control a nation's overall money supply and achieve economic growth. Monetary policy strategies include revising interest rates and changing bank reserve requirements.

Fiscal policy is important because it can have a significant impact on the economy. By adjusting government spending and taxation, the government can influence economic growth, inflation and employment levels.