Quantum computers are coming

by Vladimir Toropov

Quantum computers look like the picture below. How long will it take for these machines to become as widespread as regular computers today? You may consider this question too bold. In any case, you better prepare for their sudden appearance.

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Two Chinese Yuan

by Vladimir Toropov

In the Year of the Dragon, let’s pay attention to the Chinese yuan. It seems there is not something interesting about it. But don’t you know, there are actually two yuan? And both of them are Chinese. This is a rather strange and atypical monetary system. Interesting? Read on.

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Interbank loans

by Vladimir Toropov

Interbank loans are short-term loans that financial institutions, such as banks, lend to one another. These loans are typically used by banks to manage their daily liquidity needs and to meet their regulatory reserve requirements. Here’s how interbank loans work.

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Arbitrage traders and what they do

by Vladimir Toropov

Arbitrage traders are individuals or entities that engage in a trading strategy known as arbitrage. Arbitrage is the practice of taking advantage of price discrepancies for the same asset or security across different markets or trading platforms.

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What is the price of oil?

by Vladimir Toropov

What is the price of oil? Let’s try to answer this seemingly simple question. The fact is that crude oil comes from various fields in many countries. In addition, crude oil is traded in several ways. Read in this article why the answer is not as simple as it seems.

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Exotic underlying assets

by Vladimir Toropov

Exotic underlying assets in futures contracts are those that deviate from the typical financial instruments or commodities commonly traded in traditional futures markets. These assets are more specialized and less commonly encountered.

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Gold trading: 10 interesting facts

by Vladimir Toropov

Gold has been a valuable and sought-after commodity for centuries. Its shimmering beauty and rarity have made it a symbol of wealth and power. In addition to its aesthetic appeal, gold also holds significant importance in the world of trading.

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