Joseph LaFave

About the author

Joseph LaFave writes about finance, maritime issues, healthcare, the National Guard, and conflicts around the world. Before becoming a journalist, he worked as an EMT in Florida and as an ESH engineer for Lockheed Martin supporting several DoD and NASA satellites. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University and a Master of Science in Management from Southern New Hampshire University.

5 countries you can travel to but probably shouldn’t

Several thousand people travel to different countries each year. Whether its for vacation, to visit distant relatives, or for work, international travel is almost common place — and thanks to air travel, its easier than ever. Although some countries can be enchanting and tempting to visit, they may not be safe for foreign travelers due […]

Oil prices drop days ahead of Iran sanctions

Just days before the US sanction on Iranian crude exports are set to take effect, the price of crude oil is down below $80 per barrel. According to Reuters, Brent crude is currently selling for a little less than $76.50, while U.S. light crude is down to $66.44. Although oil surged to a four-year high […]

Japan strengthens ties with China and India, signs multiple currency exchange agreements

Just days after signing economic cooperation agreements with China, Japan signed a currency swap deal with India, valued at $75 billion. According to Bloomberg-Quint, this new agreement will help bolster the rupee, which has seen a significant loss in value during the recent months. The deal should also help India access foreign capital and foreign […]

Gold shines as the market winner for investors this week

The price of gold was up on Friday, marking a four-week run-up of the precious metal. According to a report from Market Watch, many investors are looking for a relatively stable asset to shield them from a decline in stock markets around the globe. “Safe-haven gold is again acting as a hedge and safe-haven asset, […]

Twitter stock price shoots up more than 15% after incredible earnings report

Investors who own shares of social media giant Twitter received good news on Thursday, as the company posted gains of more than 15 percent. According to a report from CNBC, the stock’s rise is attributed to the stunning revenue report, which showed that the company made $758 million, much more than the $702.6 million that […]

Sugarcane market sours, cash crop on the decline for Brazil and Cuba

For the first time in modern history, Cuba has to import sugar due to several poor sugarcane harvests in a row. According to a report from Agence France Presse (AFP), the former world leader in sugarcane production has slowly seen a decline of its cash crop ever since the collapse of the Soviet Union. During […]

China and Palestine sign new trade agreement and strengthen political ties

In a move furthering its influence around the globe, China has signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding free trade with the leadership of Palestine. According to Reuters, the Chinese government announced the new arrangement via their website on Wednesday. During a recent trip to Palestine, China’s vice commerce minister Qian Keming met with […]

Saudi Arabia’s stock market lost $1.1 billion in foreign investments last week

The Saudi Arabian economy took a decisive hit last week as foreign investors sold off a reported $1.1 billion in Saudi-owned stocks last week. According to Reuters, this is the single largest sell-off since the country began allowing foreigners to purchase Saudi stock in 2015. Experts agree that the dumping of the Gulf state’s stocks […]