The Sand Hill Gazette
Our business publication inspired by Sand Hill Road: the Silicon Valley street where technology and finance intersect.
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Argentina’s Economic “Protectionism”
Argentina first implemented protectionist policies to strengthen its economy and safeguard its numerous industries— but the nation’s efforts have only wreaked havoc on its economy and global status. How can we learn from their mistakes?
Impact of Western Sanctions on the Russian Economy
Russia's invasion of Ukraine was met by a strong, defiant, and united response from Ukrainian's western allies, as countless packages of sanctions have been imposed on Russia by several of the world’s most powerful nations. But what exactly were the sanctions imposed on Russia and how do they affect the Russian economy? Why use sanctions as a punishment instead of military firepower? Read more to find out.
A Fundamental Analysis of Twitter
With Twitter so relevant in the news, is the stock a buy or sell? By performing a fundamental analysis on the company, we can try to logically figure out what the right move might be.
The State of the Housing Market
The housing market has been in flux throughout the pandemic, with housing prices recently rising quite a bit. How did prices reach these levels, and what is the future of the housing market? Read more to find out.
Fear of Missing Oil – Economics and Trading of Commodities
The world economy's dependence on oil is similar to how blood is essential for human life. Proven through history with crises such as Yom Kippur War and now the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a disruption in oil supplies sends markets into chaos. Read this article to find out the importance of and how to invest in oil other commodities.
Venezuela’s Hyperinflation
Venezuela has had high levels of inflation in its economy for nearly 40 years. How did inflation get to such high levels? What are the effects? Read this article to find out.
Is Facebook Stock A Good Investment Now?
What exactly happened to Meta Platforms Inc. and why did it crash after reporting it's 2021 Q4 Earnings? With the stock at a great discount, is it a good idea to invest in one of the world's largest social media company?
Biden’s Economic Agenda
President Biden announced a detailed plan for the economy moving forward during his State of the Union speech. Are you curious about his vision for the future of the U.S economy? Read this article to learn more.
The Russo-Ukrainian War and its Impact on the US Economy
(Note: High Level Reading) Are you closely watching the Russia-Ukraine conflict? Are you wondering about the ramifications the invasion will have on the economy? Read this article to learn more!
Modern Monetary Theory: Genius or Ridiculous?
There’s a new kid on the finance block, and its name is Modern Monetary Theory. What exactly is it, and what ramifications could it have on our world? Find out more in this article.
Chinese Crackdown on Tech and Cryptocurrencies
China has been increasingly regulating Chinese tech companies. Why are they doing this, and what will the effects be? Read here to learn more.
The Rise of Interest Rates
You’ve probably heard “inflation” in the news at least multiple times a day. It is frequently cited as America’s most critical economic issue. How will the government solve this problem? Find out in this article.
Supply, Demand, and Memes: GameStop's 1 Year Anniversary
One year after the Gamestop short squeeze, are you still not sure what exactly happened? Do you want to know what a short squeeze is? Read this article to learn more.
NFTs: Into the Meta-verse!
Have you ever wondered how a 2nd grader’s rendition of a chimpanzee or a lazily drawn lion could possibly sell for half a million dollars? No one really has the answer, but we tried our best. Or, ever wondered what makes the metaverse different from VR Roblox? Find out in this article.
How does the Stock Market Celebrate Christmas?
Yes, Christmas does affect the stock market. And the economy. A lot. All in all, it’s pretty obvious that the Grinch doesn’t know much about investing.