Did you know that the highest interest rate ever recorded was in Brazil in 1990, reaching a staggering 294%?
Did you know that Nvidiaโs GPUs are not only crucial for gaming but also for AI research, data centers, and autonomous vehicles?
Did you know that Goldman Sachs was founded in 1869 and played a crucial role in major financial events such as the 2008 financial crisis?
Did you know that during the height of the 2008 financial crisis, Bitcoin was introduced as a decentralized currency to combat the very issues that plagued traditional finance?
Did you know that the U.S. bond market, often considered a safe haven, can sometimes be as volatile as stocks?
Did you know that the Eurovision Song Contest, often seen as a purely cultural event, has been used by participating countries to boost their national image, impacting tourism and, indirectly, economic growth?
Did you know that Iran's strategic use of proxy forces in the region is not only a military strategy but also a way to influence the areaโs economics?
Did you know that historically, stock markets decline by an average of 20% during geopolitical crises but tend to recover fully within six months following the resolution of the conflict?
Did you know that the economic policies of a country can significantly influence global markets and political stability?
Did you know that the highest inflation rate ever recorded was in Hungary after World War II, where prices doubled every 15.6 hours?
Did you know that despite the common perception of constant economic turmoil, historical trends often show a resilient return to stability, for instance, after significant spikes, inflation rates typically realign towards targets set by central banks?
Did you know that the U.S. dollar is part of the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) basket, which is an international reserve asset created by the IMF to supplement its member countries' official reserves?