By Chinwendu Obienyi Previously, agriculture was a major source of food production, raw materials, job creation, and a means by which the government generated substantial revenue before the oil boom of the 1950s. Following the discovery of oil in the Niger Delta region of the country in the late 1950s,Read More →
Photo taken on July 2, 2022 shows the view of a commercial street in Wuhan, central China’s Hubei Province. In recent years, Hubei Province has made efforts to combine its nightlife economy with culture and tourism in an innovative way, thereby enhancing the vitality and attractiveness of nighttime drinking. (Photo:Read More →
Australians have been warned about using increasingly popular ‘payday advance’ services because they fear exposing themselves to excessive debt and unregulated products. Payday advance services give workers access to their payday in advance, with users able to withdraw between $50 and $2,000, which they then repay – with a flatRead More →
UTEP hosted a summit on Friday, July 22 to connect the Latin community with leaders and resources. The event was co-hosted by the Aspen Institute and is the fourth in this series of summits, beginning in San Antonio and then hosting in Denver, Chicago and El Paso. The White HouseRead More →
July 29, 2022 The The Realtor.com® Economics Team weekly video update gives you the relevant economic and real estate information you need to navigate the housing market as a buyer, seller or industry professional. This week, Chief Economist Danielle Hale raises a recent popular question: are we in a recession?Read More →
Dark and more uncertain A tepid recovery in 2021 was followed by increasingly bleak developments in 2022 as risks began to materialize. Global output contracted in the second quarter of this year, due to slowdowns in China and Russia, while US consumer spending came in below expectations. Several shocks hitRead More →
Although the bank’s revenue for the first six months of the year rose 12% to £8.5bn, its pre-tax profits fell 6% to £3.9bn at £3.7 billion. Profits at Lloyds fell due to rising operating costs and the need to set aside £377m to cover possible bad debts caused by risingRead More →
Barbados’ economy recorded its fifth consecutive quarter of growth and is expected to expand another 10% this year as visitor arrivals and economic activity are boosted by the return of the Crop-Over Festival. However, as he noted that the Central Bank of Barbados had slightly lowered growth forecasts for theRead More →
Our goal at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, hereafter referred to as “Credible”, is to give you the tools and confidence you need to improve your finances. Although we promote the products of our partner lenders who pay us for our services, all opinions are our own. If youRead More →
By Michelle Toh, CNN Business The global economy is already struggling, but the risks continue to mount. In a report on Tuesday, the International Monetary Fund again lowered its global economic forecast as it predicted major slowdowns in the three largest economies: the United States, China and Europe. These slowdowns,Read More →
In a report on Tuesday, the International Monetary Fund again lowered its global economic forecast as it predicted major slowdowns in the three largest economies: the United States, China and Europe. The IMF now expects the global economy to grow just 3.2% this year, down from 6.1% in 2021. NextRead More →
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Consumers tighten their belts, private companies cut spending The private sector is the most affected by the Chinese slowdown Policy measures are likely to remain focused on infrastructure BEIJING, July 26 (Reuters) – Chinese beef hot pot restaurant chain Baheli, which only made a third of its revenue before theRead More →
During a House subcommittee hearing last week on the economic impact of mass shootings on local communities, Buffalo, New York Mayor Byron Brown testified about the aftermath the supermarket shooting in May that killed 10 people and injured three. Since the shooting, the city has spent more than $500,000 onRead More →
RATT singer Stephen Percy is featured in a new advertisement for the loan approval machine of Dollar Loan Center, a short-term loan provider with more than 50 locations throughout Nevada and Utah. Created in 1998, Dollar Loan Center describes itself as “the leading provider of signature installment loans in theRead More →
NGX Okey Onyenweaku The Banks (NGXBNK) sub-sector of the equity market fell 11.59 points, representing 2.83%, from 409.38 points as of January 4, 2022 to 397.79 points for the six months ended June 30, 2022.The sub-sector stood at 407.47 points as of January 4, 2021. The drop in the bankingRead More →
Al Atayeb (The Delicacies), a women-led Lebanese cooperative based in the city of Kfardebian, north of Beirut, specializes in the production of local and traditional Lebanese foods, such as citrus marmalade, jam of fruit, fruit paste and the famous Lebanese Makdous (eggplant marinated in oil). The 13 women who makeRead More →
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In the United States, Walmart, an early adopter of pay-as-you-go, allows employees to collect pay only once during each week of its two-week pay period.Kamil Krzaczynski/Reuters Seeking ways to attract workers amid Canada’s record labor shortages, some companies are turning to a perk that Walmart and other large US employersRead More →
Citizens visit Qianmen Street, an iconic shopping street in Beijing, capital of China, July 6, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Xin) BEIJING, July 22 (Xinhua) — China will adopt policy measures to increase effective demand to strengthen the engine of economic recovery and growth, according to the decision taken at the executive meetingRead More →
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An employee works on the automotive assembly line of Bluecar electric city cars at Renault’s factory in Dieppe, western France, September 1, 2015. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register PARIS, July 22 (Reuters) – French manufacturing activity contracted and service sector growth slowed in July,Read More →
(Kailey Hagen) Even for those with a steady salary and few financial obligations, saving six or seven figures for retirement is no small feat. But for those with crippling debts, retirement may seem impossible. However, this is not always the case. Although everyone’s situation is different, some people with debtRead More →
The top of the 538-foot PNC Plaza skyscraper isn’t the only thing staring down Raleigh. A second-quarter market report released by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance this week contains positive data on everything from expected developments to the return of beloved festivals like Artsplosure. COVID-19 has taken a toll on countlessRead More →
Routable co-founder and CTO Tom Harel writes in the PYMNTS e-book “Baseline 2022: What the Next Six Months Holds” that payment companies can weather the tough economy if they become more efficient, focus on creating attractive products, watch inflation closely and keep in mind that cyclical resets are a necessaryRead More →
At best, Vietnam’s economic growth could reach 6.9 percent this year, according to a report by the Central Institute of Economic Management (CIEM). This is close to the Vietnamese government’s estimated gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 7% for 2022. The surplus will be around $2.7 billion. ICES also gaveRead More →
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MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – The Monona Terrace turns 25, as millions of visitors have passed through and contributed to Madison’s economy. Since opening doors on July 18, 1997, Monona Terrace claims it has generated $697.5 million in economic activity for the community. More than 16,000 events took place, such asRead More →
Running a business is hard work. There are so many things to think about: marketing, product development, staffing, and the list goes on. In order to grow your business, you need cash to invest in new opportunities. This is where cash advances can help. A cash advance from an onlineRead More →
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said economic and financial soundness was vital for making independent decisions and observed that the country could achieve accelerated economic growth by imparting skills to young people and women through short and in-depth trainings in various fields, particularly in information and communication technologies. (TIC). HeRead More →
ISLAMABAD: Ahead of by-elections in 20 Punjab constituencies, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday urged the masses to reflect on the “economic disaster, corruption, mafia patronage and destruction created in the name of change” during the PTI led by Imran Khan. mandate while voting. Shehbaz said, “Pakistan has strayed fromRead More →
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has hinted that it will change the institution’s global growth forecast following the historic inflation rate spike, induced by the war in Ukraine. The IMF quoted Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in a blog post on Friday, where she said the current economic downturn would weighRead More →
News from the DRC: For the past 25 years, the Regional Development Corporation (RDC), a nonprofit economic development organization, has assisted business development in northern New Mexico. This year is no different with the opening of the Tribal Economic Diversity Fund. DRC Tribal Economic Diversity Fund price grants of upRead More →
Debt consolidation loans for people with bad credit have become more accessible than ever, thanks to online portals that connect borrowers with potential lenders. These portals offer a seamless application process that can be completed in minutes, with loan decisions often offered the same day. This article provides a listRead More →
A person receives a dose of the Moderna vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at the Music Auditorium in Rome, Italy, January 5, 2022. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register ORLANDO, Fla., July 14 (Reuters) – Central banks are raising interest rates to tackle theRead More →
The pressure to generate revenue under difficult operational conditions could increase the conduct of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) compliance and regulatory risk for casino operators in the SAR of Macao, points out a report by Thomson Reuters. A report by Reuters on money laundering and misconduct in theRead More →
Winter 2018 interim economic forecasts: solid and sustainable expansion Eurozone and EU growth rates exceeded expectations last year as the transition from economic recovery to expansion continues. Both the eurozone and EU economies are estimated to have grown by 2.4% in 2017, the fastest pace in a decade. This strongRead More →
Summary The EU economy entered the new year on a weaker note than expected. After returning to pre-pandemic production levels last summer, a moderate slowdown was already forecast in the fall forecast. However, since then the headwinds to growth have intensified. After a slump, economic expansion is expected to pickRead More →
Crisis, what crisis? Stagflation, what stagflation? At first glance, the solid uptick in UK economic activity in May suggests that the outlook is not as bad as previously feared. Without a doubt, the monthly growth estimate from the Office for National Statistics came as a surprise to financial markets –Read More →
LAHORE: Despite rising prices for sacrificial animals, Eid-ul-Azha generated economic activity of around Rs 329 billion this year. However, the number of animals slaughtered this year remained the same as the previous year due to inflation. According to the initial breakdown of Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) estimates, an economic activityRead More →
European Union finance ministers from countries using the euro – collectively known as the Eurogroup – said on Monday tackling inflation was their number one priority. The news came as the European Commission, the executive arm of the EU, revised its economic forecasts, citing rising inflation, falling growth and growingRead More →
Written by BT/MTI The Hungarian government will continue to cultivate high-level cooperation with economic players, the Minister of Technology and Industry said Monday at a business forum of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham). Forums such as the Coalition for Artificial Intelligence, the Hungarian Hydrogen Alliance and the Circular EconomicRead More →
UK lateral hiring set to slow in second half despite busy first half, research from legal recruitment consultancy Edwards Gibson. The analysis revealed that there were a total of 264 partner moves announced in the first six months of the year, with 91 partner moves between May and June alone.Read More →
Comment this story Comment I often hear people living in prosperous cities say that other metropolises should copy their economic policies. Examples? Be more business-friendly. Keep taxes low. Showcase your city’s unique assets. Foster an entrepreneurial culture. Make your city a more affordable destination. Make your city a more exclusiveRead More →
SHERIDAN — The local primary election race for Wyoming’s Senate District 21 will serve as an indicator for two candidates of how they stack up against each other ahead of the general election, as both opponents run with separate party tickets. Incumbent Bo Biteman, R-Parkman, will likely face Ranchester residentRead More →
When life arrives, taking out a personal loan may be necessary to stay afloat financially. If your credit score is in good shape and you’re earning enough income to pay the loan repayments, you could be back on track sooner rather than later. But if money is tight, managing aRead More →
Wash. – The Washington State Economic and Income Forecasting Council creates four forecasts each quarter for the state’s economy and unemployment numbers. This includes a baseline forecast – which is most likely to happen – the pessimistic, optimistic forecast and a revenue forecast based on the Governor’s Office economic forecast.Read More →
Guardian Abuja correspondent Tina Abeku won the top prize for the most outstanding newspaper article on Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) in Nigeria. His report also beat out 11 other contestants to win the best-written WEE article award in the competition, which aims to promote WEE reporting in Nigeria. The awardRead More →
MYSURU: In a big victory for greens and civic activists opposed to the Chamundi Hills cable car project, the district administration on Wednesday unanimously decided to scrap it. The decision was taken during a meeting on the projects of the department of tourism chaired by the minister in charge ofRead More →
Trading conditions over the past three months have “darkened considerably” and the risk of a global economic recession is rising, according to the head of the International Monetary Fund. “It will be a tough 22, but maybe even a tougher 2023,” IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told Reuters on Wednesday.Read More →
A perfect storm of world events naturally triggers financial stress for the vast majority of Americans. In a recent investigation speak American Psychological Associationmore than 80% of American adults reported feeling increased financial stress due to: Higher inflation (87%). Persistent supply chain issues caused by the pandemicRead More →
* Euro returns to 2002 levels after weak data and soaring gas prices * Wall St futures fall after US holiday * RBA rises but Aussie falls sharply * Chart: Overall asset performance http://tmsnrt.rs/2yaDPgn *Graph: world exchange rates http://tmsnrt.rs/2egbfVh By Tommy Wilkes LONDON, July 5 (Reuters) – The euro fellRead More →
By Josfyn Uba Doctor. Esther Obioha is an entrepreneur and humanitarian who impacts the lives of vulnerable people in her community, using her resources. Obioha holds a bachelor’s degree in computer systems and a master’s degree in business administration. She is also the recipient of an honorary doctorate from theRead More →
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If you understand a few principles of economics, you can see these principles play out in your personal life every day. I said that in microeconomics classes for 40 years. And that was certainly true over the past two weeks as we contracted and recovered from COVID-19. Edward Lotterman OneRead More →
Gasoline and diesel sales in India soared in June following the start of the agricultural season, summer travel and an overall pick-up in economic activity, according to preliminary industry data. . The start of the harvest season saw diesel demand post double-digit growth in the pre-pandemic period, a record highRead More →
As McWhinney Real Estate Services Inc. prepares to build Center Street — a neighborhood the company and Broomfield planners call the “social and economic heart” of the Baseline mega-development — the developer is facing a scrutiny from city leaders who seem a bit wary of a potential reduction in commercialRead More →
Hong Kong should expect economic stability over the next 25 years, analysts say, along with ever-tighter control by China, which began ruling the international financial center 25 years ago. this week. Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the return ofRead More →