In 2020, the world had faced one of the most terrible concerns of the past decades – COVID-19. The coronavirus pandemic has negatively affected every single individual to a greater or lesser extent – be it in terms of physical health, financial situation, or mental wellbeing.

When it comes to dreaming big, many of us get stuck and don't allow themselves even to try. Meanwhile, those with more enthusiasm and open minds, stay ahead of the curve in many perspective areas.

If you are one of those who desperately need encouragement, a mysterious sign to make you believe in endless opportunities, this article found the right reader. Get inspired and make your 'hidden potential' work too!

Over the past 60 years, AI and machine learning have made a breathtaking jump from science fiction to the real world. Though these technologies are still in their youth with greater ambitions to satisfy, they have already transformed our lives drastically. The word AI is highly misused and overused, making us think that everything from a taxi app to a toothbrush is powered by it. In reality, the technology that stands behind these inventions is changing the world right here and now.

When Aldous Huxley was writing his famous dystopia, little did he know that 90 years from the publication of his novel, there will be so many parallels in the actual society with the world he described. The virus brought a lot of changes to the way things get done: economic, industrial, procedural, etc. While these changes increasingly attract media discussion, new terms get coined – such as “New World 2.0”. Leaving the broader social and other aspects aside, let’s see what this new reality may bring to a trader.

Backstories of famous traders, investors, hedge funds owners can be so surreal that you come to realize – ‘Absolutely everything is possible!’ Check if you know some fun facts about the most influential finance people and get inspired for your own achievements.  

THE STORY OF THE JAPANESE HOUSEWIVES

This is the way a typical Japanese housewife is very likely to greet her husband returning home from work. What about cooking dinner? Well, this is not that crucial, especially as the delivery from the posh restaurants is not a problem after earning this amount.

If you ever want to grow professionally as a trader, the most privileged club you may dream of joining is that of quantitative trading. Only those who are geeks and financial masterminds at the same time can get a VIP pass to the quant community. The analysts who work in this sphere earn impressive average salaries of $150,000 per year. Can you become one of those geniuses? And are they so smart after all? We are going to find out.

We celebrated the New Year as usual with hopes and dreams for 2020. Then we all got up one morning to face an unknown reality that we still need to get used to. Self-isolation is now an act of love towards people we care about, and doctors are the new superheroes. The world seems to test our ability for compassion, cooperation, and benevolence. This challenge is our chance to reconsider what matters and unite for a better future.

Self-quarantining? Well done – this is the safest option for the moment. The other step is not to go crazy spending time at home. FBS will help you with that! We have some ideas for traders to keep busy – of course, with entertaining and developing the mind ;) Here is the list of what you can be up to right after reading this article.

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,” Lao Tzu declared centuries ago. However, when it comes to trading, this first step is quite a challenging and crucial thing. What to start with? Where to go to? Dozens of guide books explaining the basics of trading are published every year, and it’s essential to keep a close eye at the new releases - new tips, tools, and strategies proven with time are added continuously.

It is a fact that the CoViD-19 pandemic created panic all around the world. Many industries and businesses have closed down, and firms are cutting jobs; all these factors are affecting the economy. People are scared and don't know what to do. Let's find the ways to ignore the panic, keep calm, and use your free time in quarantine to make a profit when the market is volatile.

'There is no place like home' proverb sounds a bit mockingly nowadays. 'Stay-at-home mums' LOL to our faces because today everyone is forced to survive in their usual reality, that is to be trapped inside cozy apartments and try to take advantage of this situation as much as possible. And … also not to get worried every second, go on working, cook, do sports, read books, master new crafts, raise diligent kids, and you can add extras to this list depending on your level of fear of missing out.