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The beginning of 2020 was a turbulent time in the financial markets. The current coronavirus epidemic in China has been investors' primary concern as the outbreak can weaken the global economy. As a result, the majority of countries have chosen gold as a safe haven asset for investment. Many countries have replenished their reserves and become leaders in terms of the accumulated volume of gold

Experts have no doubts as to the competitiveness of the world's largest cities. The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the Global Competitiveness Report agency published a ranking of eight most competitive and economically promising cities of the world in 2020. Read about these cities in our article.

Today, there are few things left that can capture our imagination. The technology is developing at a very fast pace and new technology products conquer the market. Wired magazine picked eight breakthrough innovations that changed the lives of people worldwide

Nowadays, cybersecurity is a top priority. It is not surprising because hackers improve their skills on a regular basis and steal important information. According to experts, there are five most common cyberattacks used by hackers

China's coronavirus epidemic that threatens the country and the whole world spooks global markets. Experts fear the deadly infection may cause irreversible damage to the global economy. Against this background, three companies that can make a huge profit from the coronavirus outbreak seem to be tranquil oases

Scientists all over the world are on the same page when it comes to inventions from Ancient Greece. These discoveries drastically changed further course of history. If it were not for the important domestic items, our civilization could have developed in a completely different way. Read about eight important contributions of Ancient Greek civilization which changed the world's history in our article

According to the results of the Global Innovation 1000 Study held by Strategy& in 2018, corporate spending on research and technological development (R&D) advanced by 11% to $782 billion in annual investment.

Most investments were made by China, Europe, and the US.  These countries increased their spending by 34%, 14%, and 9% respectively. In our photo gallery, you can find out how much money is spent on research and development.

Many analysts voice concerns over the current situation in the stock market. That is why they are trying to identify potential risks for the stocks in an effort to prevent investors' losses. Leading strategists at Goldman Sachs, the largest banking enterprise in the world, pinpoint 4 key factors for the stock market that will be dominant in 2020.

Washington and Beijing signed a phase one trade deal last week. Analysts estimated that the agreement was mutually beneficial. However, some experts are sure that the US will gain more from the trade deal than China. According to experts, there are five economic sectors in the US which will take a distinct advantage of the agreement

US News & World Report published the list of the top 10 countries in 2020. The study was conducted by experts from the University of Pennsylvania and BAV Group. They evaluated 73 countries measuring about twenty criteria, including politics, economics, social services, tourism, and culture.

Many of the most important scientific documents are of great interest not only for scientists but also for antiquarians. The latter does not spare money when it comes to buying the most valuable ones. Sometimes their desire to become the owner of a historical object outweighs the common sense. They pay astronomical sums of money for such artifacts. In this article, you will find 7 scientific documents that cost a fortune.

The Association of Tour Operators of Russia, or ATOR, created a list of the most expensive popular holiday destinations among Russian people in 2019. Despite economic problems in Russia, its citizens continue to go on vacation setting records of their holiday package prices. The list of the most costly journeys includes tours worth around $60 thousand to $190 thousand. According to the association, wealthy Russian residents prefer to spend their holidays exclusively abroad.