CEOs trim hiring, capital investment plans: Business Roundtable
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 6, 2022
CEOs facing a gloomier economic outlook have pared back expansion plans but do not necessarily expect a recession in 2023.
Hossam Heiba, CEO of Egypt’s Investment Authority, On Economic Reforms And A Growing Private Sector
Global Finance
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Global Finance spoke with Hossam Heiba, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones in Egypt, during the 2024 World Investment Conference organized by Saudi Invest and the World Association of International Promotion Agencies (WAIPA), in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Global Finance
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Global Finance spoke with Laziz Kudratov, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade. Along with a more business-friendly environment, key reforms, such as reducing VAT from 20% to 12% and creating special economic zones, we have strengthened our position as an attractive destination for foreign investors.
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Economic Freedom Matters for Intergenerational Income Mobility
CFO News Room
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Think about this illustration: if education is a way to out-earn your parents, and the cost of education is greater for the poor (many more years not working and little savings to draw on), the rich will be more likely to invest in their educations. . greater redistribution, more investment by the state in education, etc.). .
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Exploring the Overlap: Cost Optimization and Digital Transformation
Speaker: Alex Jiménez, Managing Principal, Financial Service Consulting for EPAM
Global economic conditions are soft at best. The largest banks have increased reserves to protect against deteriorating economic conditions. Should banks delay their digital transformation investments and focus on cost reductions? Should banks delay their digital transformation investments and focus on cost reductions?
Investing Behavioral Hacks
Barry Ritholtz
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Instead, we can deploy small hacks to thwart your own worst instincts and behaviors ; by making small changes in your outlook and investment process, you can channel these behaviors into less destructive outlets. Note: We deploy many of these solutions at RWM that take advantage of our knowledge of behavioral economics.) We all are! –
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Overcoming Challenges to Economic Freedom in States
CFO News Room
DECEMBER 18, 2022
People point to tax burdens and over-regulation as the reasons for economic decline. Look no further than the Fraser Institute’s latest report to see how states rank for economic freedom based on government spending, taxes, and labor market regulation. . But the real question is: why should we care about economic freedom?
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Economic Growth Doesn’t Cause Inflation. Here’s Why
CFO News Room
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Is economic growth inflationary? Many economic and political commentators think so. Nick Timiraos of the Wall Street Journal , for example, writes that “easier financial conditions [loose monetary policy] stimulate spending and economic growth.” But what’s the balance between inflation (gP) and economic growth (gY)?
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Economics Is a Walk in the Park
CFO News Room
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
She has been a great investment. They’re also a great chance to think about economics, specifically two of the most basic principles of economics: opportunity cost and incentives. These are, to economics, what blocking and tackling are to American football. Understanding (or victory) usually boils down to them.
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Gartner: CFOs likely to reduce sustainability spend before talent development, tech
CFO Dive
JULY 25, 2022
Economic pressures could lead CFOs to cut down on investments in sustainability despite a growing executive focus on ESG, Gartner finds.
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State Street looks to reduce bank spend, increase digital transformation
CFO Dive
JUNE 13, 2022
To navigate a “constantly changing” macro-economic environment, State Street is focusing on reducing its day to day technology spend in favor of more strategic operational investments in AI, automation and like technologies, according to its CIO and CFO.
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Factsheet: QIA’s Key Investments
Global Finance
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The QIA (Qatar Investment Authority) is the wealth manager of the State of Qatar. It was established in 2005 with an overarching objective to create long-term value, as well as two other objectives in support of Qatar’s wealth: providing liquidity when needed to stabilize the local economy and supporting local economic development.
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10 Quotes That Shaped My Investment Philosophy
Barry Ritholtz
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Along those lines, here are in chronological order, the thinkers who have helped shape how I view the world view, including how I philosophically think about the economy, markets, and investing. 10 Quotes That Shaped My Investment Philosophy 1. Being right may be a necessary condition for investment success, but it won’t be sufficient.
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The 8 Best Guaranteed Interest Investment Accounts
CFO News Room
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Investing in a guaranteed interest account is a great way to secure your money, as there is very little risk. Guaranteed interest accounts provide reliable, consistent returns and can be used for short-term savings or to supplement other investments in your portfolio. What Are The Best Investments With Guaranteed Returns?
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1st Quarter 2024 Economic And Market Outlook: Potential Increased Volatility, Threats To Economic Growth, And Equity Markets
Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 3, 2024
Yet, by taking a measured look at factors driving economic activity and influencing behavior, advisors can help clients face risks they can't control and (hopefully) position themselves to take advantage of opportunities as they develop. Meanwhile, a smorgasbord of potential risks threatens economic growth's "soft landing" narrative.
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12 Best Paying Jobs in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
CFO News Room
JANUARY 4, 2023
Within the industry, it is estimated that Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) supported 3.2 million jobs in 2021 , according to a study commissioned by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (Nareit). What Are Real Estate Investment Trusts? How Many Real Estate Investment Trusts Are There in Total?
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4th Quarter 2023 Economic And Market Outlook: Labor Market, Inflation, And Geopolitics
Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 3, 2024
The sentiment is especially poignant when it comes to economic forecasting, as it's nearly impossible to get an accurate picture of the current state of the economy at any given moment. The key point is that, given the current economic uncertainty, there are several ways that advisors can help clients prepare for potential downturns.
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Historic job growth in 2022 reflects strong but uneven economic recovery: State and local lawmakers should prioritize rebuilding the public sector in 2023
CFO News Room
JANUARY 26, 2023
The economic recovery since 2020 Private-sector employment has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels across the country, except for the leisure and hospitality sector, which faced large job losses and remains 5.5% State and local lawmakers should seize it. below February 2020 employment levels.
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Achieving the Right Balance of Risk and Return in Corporate Investments
CFO Talks
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Achieving the Right Balance of Risk and Return in Corporate Investments When handling corporate investments, CFOs often face the balancing act between risk and return. Know Your Comfort Zone for Risk Before diving into investments, have a clear discussion with your board or executive team about your company’s tolerance for risk.
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$8 trillion of $14 trillion invested in India since 1947 came in last 10 years
CFO News
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
India's economy has seen an unprecedented surge in economic activity with a staggering $8 trillion being invested in the last decade, which comprises more than half of the total $ 14 trillion invested in the country since Independence, according to a new report.
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The Corporate Life Cycle: Corporate Finance, Valuation and Investing Implications!
Musings on Markets
AUGUST 19, 2024
In fact, the business life cycle has become an integral part of the corporate finance, valuation and investing classes that I teach, and in many of the posts that I have written on this blog. Tech companies age in dog years, and the consequences for how we manage, value and invest in them are profound.
Yousef Khalawi Of AlBaraka Forum On Growth Of Islamic Finance
Global Finance
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Global Finance spoke with Yousef Khalawi, secretary general of the AlBaraka Forum for Islamic Economy, about the role of Islamic finance and economics as a holistic and sustainable framework for all economies. The wider concepts and standards of Sharia-compliant investment by their nature lend themselves well to the sustainability agenda.
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Consumer Sentiment Rose and Inflation Expectations Fell Sharply in…
CFO News Room
JANUARY 13, 2023
The current-economic-conditions index rose to 68.6 Although the short-run economic outlook fell modestly from December, the long-run outlook rose 7% to its highest level in nine months and is now 17% below its historical average.”. The economic outlook remains highly uncertain. The increase in January totaled 4.9 points or 8.2
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Consumer Services Push Revised Third Quarter GDP Higher
CFO News Room
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Business fixed investment increased at a revised 6.2 Intellectual-property investment rose at a 6.8 points to growth, while business equipment investment rose at a 10.6 Residential investment, or housing, plunged at a 27.1 The economic outlook remains highly uncertain. Durable-goods spending fell at a 0.8
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Consumer Sentiment Remained Weak in November
CFO News Room
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
The current-economic-conditions index dropped to 58.8 Overall, economic risks remain elevated due to the impact of inflation, an aggressive Fed tightening cycle, and the continued fallout from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The economic outlook remains highly uncertain. The index hit a record low of 50.0 points or 5.2
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Consumer Sentiment Declined in Early November
CFO News Room
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
The current-economic-conditions index dropped to 57.8 Persistently elevated rates of price increases affect consumer and business decision-making and distort economic activity. The economic outlook remains highly uncertain. Bob has a MA in economics from Fordham University and a BS in business from Lehigh University.
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Africa’s Chinese Trade Tie-Up
Global Finance
OCTOBER 8, 2024
But overlending—and US initiatives to extend its security and investment footprint—are challenging its position. Accordingly, China’s involvement in Africa goes beyond trade, encompassing a mix of economic investments, geopolitical strategies, and local challenges. China continues to dominate trade with the continent.
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Consumer Inflation Expectations Fell Sharply in December
CFO News Room
DECEMBER 23, 2022
The current-economic-conditions index rose to 59.4 Overall, economic risks remain elevated due to the impact of inflation, an aggressive Fed tightening cycle, and the continued fallout from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Still, the economic outlook remains highly uncertain. The index hit a record low of 50.0 points or 5.1
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Motor Vehicle Production Boosts Manufacturing Output in October
CFO News Room
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
While most measures of economic activity suggest the economy continues to expand, elevated price increases, weak consumer sentiment, an aggressive Fed tightening cycle, and fallout from the Russian invasion of Ukraine remain significant threats to the economic outlook. Caution is warranted. Robert Hughes. Source link.
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BTG Pactual’s Mariana Oiticica Steers Private Banking Through Generational Change
Global Finance
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Younger, globally minded clients are driving a shift to offshore investments, making strategic and flexible wealth planning more critical than ever. Global Finance : How is the increased demand for offshore investments in Latin America impacting high-net-worth clients long-term strategies?
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Thanks, Joe! Updating Brandon’s Restaurants
Barry Ritholtz
JUNE 6, 2024
I spend a lot of time debunking investment-related b t. Given the general innumeracy of the public, it’s easy for a dishonest publisher of economic data to create narratives that are not only false and misleading but effective at confusing the public. Axios reported yesterday that “2024 will be the U.S.
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Manufacturing Sector Declines in November
CFO News Room
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Elevated price increases, weak consumer sentiment, an aggressive Fed tightening cycle, and fallout from the Russian invasion of Ukraine remain significant threats to the economic outlook. Robert Hughes joined AIER in 2013 following more than 25 years in economic and financial markets research on Wall Street. Caution is warranted.
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All-Time Highs Are Historically Bullish
Barry Ritholtz
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Peter Mallouk points out that investments made on days of all-time highs outperform investments made on all other days, Technicians will tell you All-Time Highs are bullish, because there is no selling resistance; behavioral economics suggests it’s bullish due to FOMO and plain old greed.
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3%: Great Depression, GFC, 1970s & 2020s?
Barry Ritholtz
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Probability Distribution of the next decade in S&P 500 returns (according to GS) Source: Goldman Sachs Investment Research My colleague Ben Carlson buried the lede when he did an examination of all rolling 10-year periods going back to 1925. He found less than 9% of those 10 year periods had returns of 3% or less.
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Private-Sector Job Openings Remain High Despite Falling in October
CFO News Room
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Robert Hughes joined AIER in 2013 following more than 25 years in economic and financial markets research on Wall Street. Bob was formerly the head of Global Equity Strategy for Brown Brothers Harriman, where he developed equity investment strategy combining top-down macro analysis with bottom-up fundamentals. Source link.
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Sri Lanka: Recovery Takes Hold
Global Finance
JUNE 4, 2024
Since then, Rajapaksa’s successor, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has presided over yet another tentative economic recovery. Currency: Sri Lankan rupee Investment promotion agency: The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) Investment incentives: All incentives are subject to approvals and registrations. billion. .):
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Services-Sector Sees a Plunge in New Orders in December
CFO News Room
JANUARY 6, 2023
The report states, “Employment contracted due to a combination of decreased hiring due to economic uncertainty and an inability to backfill open positions.”. Robert Hughes joined AIER in 2013 following more than 25 years in economic and financial markets research on Wall Street. percent over that period (see bottom of second chart).
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Manufacturing-Sector Contracts Again in December
CFO News Room
JANUARY 4, 2023
Economic risks remain elevated due to the impact of inflation, an aggressive Fed tightening cycle, continued fallout from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and waves of new Covid-19 cases in China. Robert Hughes joined AIER in 2013 following more than 25 years in economic and financial markets research on Wall Street. Source link.
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Consumer Confidence Rose and Inflation Expectations Fell in December
CFO News Room
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Elevated rates of price increases continue to drive an aggressive Fed tightening cycle, sustaining risks for the economic outlook. Robert Hughes joined AIER in 2013 following more than 25 years in economic and financial markets research on Wall Street. Caution is warranted. Robert Hughes.
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Consumer Expectations Remained at Recessionary Levels in November
CFO News Room
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Weak consumer attitudes and fallout from the Russian war in Ukraine further complicate the economic outlook. Robert Hughes joined AIER in 2013 following more than 25 years in economic and financial markets research on Wall Street. Bob has a MA in economics from Fordham University and a BS in business from Lehigh University.
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Mauritius At A Crossroads
Global Finance
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Behuria, The University of Manchester: Mauritius is at a crossroads economically— and perhaps even politically. The government acknowledges the need for economic diversification. Attracting foreign direct investment remains paramount in propelling growth. Last year, the country reached an investment rate of 23.5%
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Slower Expansion in the Services-Sector in October
CFO News Room
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
The report notes that respondents suggest, “There are still challenges in hiring qualified workers, and due to uncertainty regarding economic conditions, some companies are holding off on backfilling open positions.”. Robert Hughes joined AIER in 2013 following more than 25 years in economic and financial markets research on Wall Street.
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October Manufacturing-Sector Survey Suggests Continued Weakening…
CFO News Room
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
However, economic risks remain elevated due to the impact of inflation, an aggressive Fed tightening cycle, continued fallout from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and waves of new Covid-19 cases and lockdowns in China. Robert Hughes joined AIER in 2013 following more than 25 years in economic and financial markets research on Wall Street.
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Housing Market Outlook Darkens as Mortgage Rates Rise
CFO News Room
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Robert Hughes joined AIER in 2013 following more than 25 years in economic and financial markets research on Wall Street. Bob was formerly the head of Global Equity Strategy for Brown Brothers Harriman, where he developed equity investment strategy combining top-down macro analysis with bottom-up fundamentals. Source link.
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