“The Federal Reserve indicated that it was heading towards ending its bond-buying programme with a final $15 billion purchase in October. But it remained vague about the precise timing of an interest-rate increase, saying it would retain the near-zero rate for a “considerable time”, a phrase that markets expect to be excluded from the Fed’s statement when it decides to move firmly towards a rise.”
―
―
“The oil group’s members disagree about whether to reduce output in order to boost prices, with Saudi Arabia resisting a cut.”
―
―
“Reg NMS was intended to create equality of opportunity in the U.S. stock market. Instead it institutionalized a more pernicious inequality. A small class of insiders with the resources to create speed were now allowed to preview the market and trade on what they had seen.”
― Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt
― Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt
“Those who consume interest cannot stand except as one stands who is being beaten by Satan into insanity.”
―
―
“Alibaba took its IPO to investors in a roadshow, having priced the offering at between $60 and $66 a share. This could value the Chinese e-commerce firm at around $160 billion when it lists in New York, which is close to Amazon’s current market valuation. With reports that its order book is already full, Alibaba is likely to raise $20 billion or more on its stockmarket debut, and possibly be the most lucrative IPO ever.”
―
―
Abdulellah’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Abdulellah’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Polls voted on by Abdulellah
Lists liked by Abdulellah













