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A Brief History of Global Macro

The hedge fund industry leverages several investment strategies to earn exceptional returns, and global macro is one. Global macro is a top-down investment approach that focuses on macroeconomics in the global economy. The analysis dives deep down into smaller segments …

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History of Economics

Economics is the study of resource allocation under certain constraints. It is a field that has existed since time immemorial and has undergone a metamorphosis as the world developed. Every science evolves, and Economics is no exception. This article summarizes …

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A Brief History of Hedge Funds

Hedge funds are an alternative form of investment for high-net-worth investors. It is estimated that there are more than 10,000 hedge funds globally. This article explores the history of hedge funds and how hedge funds have evolved. Hedge funds are …

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Get Data Using The FRED Python API

Learn what FRED is and how to use the FRED Python API to access 816,000 US and international timeseries datasets. You can download the code at the Analyzing Alpha GitHub Repo. What Is FRED? FRED, an abbreviation of Federal Reserve Economic …

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Ethereum History: A Brief Summary

Ethereum is a decentralized platform for applications that runs with minimal chances of censorship, fraud, or third-party interference. The history of Ethereum is less than a decade old and involves several stages of technical upgrades. Here’s how the eventful Ethereum …

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