Penny Collins

Penny Collins is a young commercial banking specialist, graduated from the Pepperdine University, Malibu. She’s primary focus is on on investment and corporate banking, resulting in her Master Degree In Finance from Hong Kong University. Her experience encompasses working for Community Bank and CitiGroup Bank as an intern and professional financial advisor.

Soda taxes might increase to result healthier life

Soda taxes might increase to result healthier life

Two new studies published by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) found that taxing sugar-sweetened beverages is an “effective and sustainable” way to curb consumption. According to these studies, soda taxes that beverage companies have been lobbying against for decades can lead to healthier choices. Starting January 1, 2019, Seattle, Washington, will …

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U.S. dollar and Save-haven shelter

Riskier currencies rallied Thursday while dollar struggled 

This week, riskier assets and currencies such as the Australian dollar traded in the red. However, the rally petered out today. The U.S. dollar struggled to recover its losses as traders waited for a key Federal Reserve policy meeting due next week.  Meanwhile, the Australian dollar was relatively steady at $0.7171. It declined slightly from …

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Low Demand Triggers Gas Prices To Decline To Lowest Level

The natural gas prices will soon fall below $3 per gallon

According to the new government’s forecast, gas station prices have finally started to fall. This trend should accelerate greatly in the upcoming months. The U.S. Energy Information Administration said on Tuesday that the average price of regular gasoline across the country in January might drop to $3.01 per gallon. Natural gas prices are much likely …

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Aussie and Canadian dollar hit high while Sterling firmed  

Aussie and Canadian dollar hit high while Sterling firmed  

The Australian dollar skyrocketed to its highest level in a week on Wednesday. Traders moved on riskier currencies due to the signs that Omicron may be less severe than other coronavirus variants. It may be more vulnerable to existing vaccines than the scientists thought initially. The Aussie soared to $0.7124, reaching that level for the …

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Rouble fell as Biden warned Russia from invading Ukraine  

The U.S. dollar index remained firm on Tuesday. On the other hand, riskier currencies managed to soar, as investors bet that the Omicron variant of coronavirus would not be as severe as they expected previously. Asian stocks rebounded overnight, and oil prices jumped higher as risk appetite improved on the markets after reports in South …

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AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR REMAINS STABLE

Commodity currencies supported by mild Omicron hopes

The dollar index was flat, and riskier currencies pulled up on Tuesday, as traders speculate that the Omicron variant of coronavirus would not be as severe as beforehand expected. Asian shares staged an improvement overnight. Oil prices advanced as risk appetite extended following reports in South Africa earlier in the week declaring that Omicron cases …

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Oil Price increase

Oil prices increase slightly as Omicron worries ease

Oil prices rose slightly on Tuesday after rebounding by nearly 5% the day before. The news came after as the concerns about the Omicron variant’s influence on fuel demand eased. Also, Iran’s nuclear negotiations encountered obstacles that delayed the restoration of Iran’s crude oil supply. Brent crude oil futures increased by 60 cents, or 0.8%, …

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