The much-anticipated rate cut decision has finally arrived, with the Federal Reserve announcing a 50 basis point rate cut! At this pivotal moment, investors need to have a deeper understanding of the background and impact of rate cuts.
Since March 2022, in a bid to curb inflation, the Fed has hiked rates 11 times, bringing it to the current range of 5.25%-5.50%. Now that inflation is under control, the calls for a rate cut are growin...

What is esg investment?
 
In ESG investment, ESG represents environmental, social, and governance. Socially responsible investors consider these three standards when screening new investment projects. ESG investments began in the 1960s. Investors began excluding stocks, and even entire industries from their portfolios based on ethical principles of business activities. Since then, investors have enhanced their awareness of ESG, and ESG investments have been increasingly thriving.
Environmental protection focuses on a company's impact on the land. This includes climate change, conservation of natural resources, pollution, and waste. Does the company manage the emissions of toxic substances in accordance with government regulations? Does the company plan to reduce emissions in the future?
Corporate social responsibility involves examining the company's relationships with all stakeholders: employees, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which they operate. Is the behavior of suppliers in line with ethical standards? Does this company donate a portion of its profits to charitable organizations? Is the health and safety of employees a primary focus for the company?
Corporate governance refers to the management, compensation, internal controls, audits, and shareholder rights of a company. Are the company's accounting methods transparent? Does the company provide strategic political contributions in exchange for preferential treatment?
There are more conscious ESG investors every day. The current trend is that young investors in the market are more responsible. They are looking to invest in companies that practice sustainability and uphold employee rights. Major blue chip companies have recognized this trend and are starting to invest in and reform themselves in order to increase...

Welcome to the moomoo community here!  What got me to open an account and start trading with moomoo is not only a nice mobile app to use, the sign up promotions, or even community, is that the desktop application is also really nice and gives you the feel of a professional trader setup.
They definitely make it attractive to use the application daily, so you always end up looking at the next potential investment and don’t end up sleeping on them.  The diversity of market expo...