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Markets, money and the economy, explained for American investors

FC Markets: markets, money and the economy

Stocks

How the US Stock Market Works: NYSE, Nasdaq and Your Brokerage Account

When you tap buy in a brokerage app, your order passes through a chain of exchanges, market makers, clearinghouses and regulators before the shares are yours. This guide explains how the NYSE and Nasdaq work, who sets the rules, how an order is filled and settled, and what protects your account.

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Retirement

When to Claim Social Security: Ages 62, 67 and 70 Compared

The age you start Social Security permanently sets the size of your monthly check, and the gap between claiming at 62 and at 70 is large. This guide explains full retirement age, early reductions, delayed credits, spousal and survivor benefits, the earnings test and taxes, so the trade-offs are clear.

6 min read

Stocks

Companies, earnings and the stock market.

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ETFs & Funds

Index funds, ETFs and mutual funds.

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Bonds & Rates

Treasuries, yields and fixed income.

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The Fed & Economy

Interest rates, inflation and jobs.

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Retirement

401(k)s, IRAs and planning ahead.

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Investing Basics

How investing works, from the ground up.

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Commodities

Gold, oil and raw materials.

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Crypto

Bitcoin, regulation and digital assets.

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Taxes & Investing

Capital gains, accounts and the IRS.

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Market Outlook

Scenarios, not predictions.

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