The world of financial markets is a strange place where math and feelings intersect. Though fundamental analysis and technical indicators are important, the human element always seems to drive the market. Public figures — Jim Cramer, for example — can have an outsized influence on market sentiment with their commentary...
We’re all about empowering traders and investors. We equip them with the knowledge and experience necessary to chart their own course through the complexities of the financial markets. In this post, we’ll explore the psychology behind what makes investors tick. Then, more precisely, on what occurs during periods of price...
As a journalist deeply entrenched in the world of finance, I've witnessed firsthand the emotional rollercoaster that the market can be. Today’s daily headlines yell out about wins and losses, setting a firestorm of reactions from investors in motion. Looking back, I find nearly all of these reactions greatly exaggerated....
Making investment decisions in the current financial markets can seem like a rollercoaster ride. Suddenly you experience unforeseen bends, curves, and falls that transport you into an amazing roller coaster of feelings. What’s more important is that investors need to understand the psychological aspects that influence their behavior during these...
Unpredictability is the ever-present underside of the financial markets. Market volatility, economic changes, and geopolitical occurrences often exacerbate this emotional response in investors. These feelings, along with guardianship considerations and family connections, are important drivers behind their choices. OverTraders.com knows it’s crucial to have the foresight to identify these psychological...
We hear about it constantly. Famed for it being a leading indicator of economic prosperity, a weather vane on the roof of our national wallet. But is it really the gold standard, best measure ever, metrics by which all other metrics should be judged? As a journalist who has spent...
OverTraders.com just published a great in-depth Ethereum PoS vs Other Major Crypto PoS Models article. This side-by-side rundown helps shed light on the merits and demerits of each in different situations, providing critical information for traders and investors alike. Understanding Bitcoin and Ethereum To understand the nuances between different consensus...
Summary This piece dives deep into the startling effects of economic uncertainty on both mental health and consumer activity. This animated short dives into the psychological impact of recessions. Together, low consumer confidence and a fear of living in isolation can further increase stress, anxiety, and depression. By examining various...
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At the same time, the United States has increased its reliance on sanctions as a tool of foreign policy. Now, it focuses on individuals, countries and entities across the globe. These measures are put in place by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Their purpose is to shape behavior...
Artificial intelligence has gone from an imagined technological fantasy to an integral part of our everyday lives. From super-personalized recommendations on our separate site OverTraders.com to the algorithms that are reshaping our financial markets, AI’s influence can’t be overstated. This rapid integration comes with a chilling undercurrent: the potential for...
Obesity is the biggest threat to public health in the world, impacting nearly 650 million people worldwide. Yet it doesn’t stop there — the burden of transportation inequities weighs heavily on mental and emotional health. Real people are dealing with unfortunate obstacles while attempting to lose weight. As a result,...
The quick fix is perhaps the most potent temptation of all, particularly in the realm of weight loss. We know we’re all living in a world bombarded with images of unrealistic bodies. After all, the allure of losing weight with no effort — just a prescription — is difficult to...