As we approach the date of Ethereum’s Merge, users have speculated about what it will mean for projects and the wider ecosystem. Some argue the Merge will have little impact on gas fees and believe transaction speeds might improve. However, in general, most ordinary users will not notice much change. The real changes for average…
Bitcoin (BTC) fell to daily lows on Aug. 26 as market nerves heightened into new macro triggers. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView Pre-Fed blues hit BTC markets Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD dipping to $21,332 on Bitstamp ahead of fresh commentary from Jerome Powell, Chair of the United States…
Ethereum is a few weeks away from officially moving to a proof-of-stake (PoS) mining consensus from its current proof-of-work (PoW) one. The transition, officially dubbed the Merge, is slated for Sept. 15, but in the run-up to the major upgrade, Ethereum node centralization has become a hot topic. As Cointelegraph reported last week, the majority…
What is the Gini index? The Gini index, or Gini coefficient, measures Income distribution within a population. Developed by Italian statistician Corrado Gini in 1912, it is often used as a gauge of Economic inequalitymeasuring the distribution of income or, more rarely, the distribution of wealth within a population. The coefficient ranges from 0 (or…
The electronics sector can provide an investment portfolio with substantial growth opportunities. This diverse sector includes telecommunications, networking equipment, electronic components, consumer electronics, semiconductors and other electronic devices. In January 2021, the average profit margin for companies in the electronics sector was 3.49%. The profit margin is net revenue divided by total income. Analysts often…
Together home renovations can add value to your home, but there are ways to improve your home without going into debt or destroying your savings. Painting, grouting tiles, and pressure washing your home’s exterior won’t cost much, but these do-it-yourself upgrades can add real value to your home. With a certain sweat fairness, a do-it-yourself…
According to the general equilibrium models of contemporary macroeconomics, tax policy could crowd out private activity in the credit market. This argument also goes the other way: Contraction Policy could allow for increased private activity in the credit market. This phenomenon is sometimes referred to in the literature as “cluttering”. Understanding restrictive fiscal policy Fiscal…
Fast-Casual vs. Fast-Food: An Overview The two pillars of the American restaurant industry have always been fast food and fine dining, but now the fast-growing fast food industry has gotten caught between them. Many companies combined high-quality ingredients with the convenience of fast food to start the trend, including restaurant brands Chipotle (GCM), Shake Shack…
Oil and gas investors are looking for economic indicators to help them understand the future movements of the oil industry. Like any commodity market, oil and gas companies and oil futures are sensitive to inventory levels, production, global demand, interest rate policies and overall economic numbers such as gross domestic product. Key points to remember…