PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2020

While no figure has been suggested yet, SoftBank has reportedly offered to invest a maximum of $40 billion in a new capital city Indonesia intends to create on Borneo island. The official reportedly noted that he would talk about the possible investment more with Son at the Word Economic Forum meeting on Monday.

Investments 52

Investments Transportation Economics Planning 52

PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2017

For the first time in two years, China’s economy has accelerated, which the National Bureau of Statistics said was sparked by transport, deliveries and eateries. Reuters noted that the housing market helped the economic growth in the country during the fourth quarter, with property investments increasing 11.1

Transportation 40

Transportation Economics Investments Marketing 40

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

In addition to kickstarting the economy after two years of Covid-induced limbo, it also addresses some of the lingering doubts about India’s readiness and economic resilience in the face of future outbreaks. for FY23 makes it evident that the government has rightly prioritised public investment, capital spending and growth acceleration.

Budgeting 130

Budgeting Healthcare Manufacturing Economics 130

Global Finance

MAY 10, 2024

President Javier Milei’s currency moves give markets room for planning, but his ambitious economic restructuring faces roadblocks. For the better part of 30 years, Argentina has been making economic headlines for the wrong reasons. It also dampens foreign and corporate appetite for investments.

Currencies 88

Currencies Economics Foreign Exchange Investments 88

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

While the sizeable increase in infra spend and sectoral initiatives in Union Budget augur well, there is need for policy reforms that help create a robust private investment ecosystem. In terms of investments, roads and railways have seen a significant increase in outlays, with y-o-y increase of over 50%.

Budgeting 130

Budgeting Leverage Transportation Investments 130

PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2019

“While other parts of the economy may show some weakening, consumers have remained confident and willing to spend,” said Lynn Franco, the Conference Board’s senior director of economic indicators, according to CNBC. The consumer and the corporate realms are two sides of the same economic coin. From where might the drag stem?

Economics 55

Economics Transportation Investments Numbers 55

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Respondents to the survey continue to highlight robust levels of activity and strong demand but also continued price pressures, materials shortages, logistics, and transportation issues, and challenges hiring and retaining workers. Bob has a MA in economics from Fordham University and a BS in business from Lehigh University.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Economics Transportation Investments 130

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Some worry that excessive government debt levels can impact economic stability with ramifications for the strength of the currency in trade, economic growth, and unemployment. Debt has been a part of this country’s operations since its economic founding. National Debt vs. Budget Deficits. Evaluating National Debt.

Treasury 130

Treasury Budgeting Economics Securities 130

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Over the same period, investment dollars in IoT startups fell 57.2% uses connected-device software and sensors to monitor store occupancy, enable smart checkout carts, track transportation systems, and regulate temperatures in pharmacy refrigerators—most recently to ensure Covid-19 vaccines are stored in optimal conditions, said.

Startups 100

Startups Retail Economics Technology 100

Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In the years between the world wars, Czechoslovakia was the economic powerhouse of Central Europe, synonymous with such names as Skoda Autos, Tatra Truck, Jawa Motorcycles, Bata Shoes, and Bohemia Crystal, with the region’s highest living standard. expected in 2024, 2.5% in 2025 Inflation (2024): 2% Unemployment rate: 3.7% Currency: koruna.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Transportation Investments Economics 52

Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This sentiment is echoed by AI Now, a research institute, which asserts that “AI is now firmly positioned as a critical strategic technology for the geopolitical and economic ambitions of nation-states.” Despite this, China continues to invest heavily in government-funded research and development (R&D).

Economics 111

Economics Construction Leverage Technology 111

Global Finance

OCTOBER 8, 2024

To cope, Africa is expected to need close to $3 trillion in investment by 2030. Initially, there was a tendency to view climate action as a secondary concern, often overshadowed by more immediate economic challenges. Yet, current commitments stand at only about $300 billion, leaving a vast gap.

Finance 59

Finance Startups Banking Investments 59

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

WhereIsMyTransport, a mapping startup that works to outline public transport routes in emerging markets, has raised $7.5 Liil Ventures led the round, and previous investors Global Innovation Fund and Goodwell Investments also participated. million in a Series A funding, according to a report by TechCrunch.

Startups 65

Startups Transportation Economics Investments 65

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

With growing external uncertainties and geopolitical risks, it would be important for Hong Kong to further diversify its economic base, widen its global reach, and continue to address structural challenges such as ageing population, housing supply, and social inclusion, AMRO noted. in 2023, before moderating to 3.3

Foreign Exchange 52

Foreign Exchange Economics Transportation Financial Systems 52

PYMNTS

AUGUST 15, 2019

The size of the investment was not disclosed. The company has a valuation of more than $1 billion, and it’s also working with Amazon on that company’s transportation infrastructure. The economics for a robotaxi are just not as strong as for a truck,” TuSimple Chief Financial Officer Cheng Lu said.

Investments 40

Investments Transportation Valuation Economics 40

PYMNTS

AUGUST 1, 2018

Grab, a ride-hailing company in Southeast Asia, is gearing up to announce it has landed $1 billion in a new investment, which will be used to expand its payments unit. It said earlier this year that it would launch Grab Ventures, where it would invest in sectors as far-flung as transport and food services, Reuters reported.

Investments 40

Investments Transportation Leverage Startups 40

Future CFO

AUGUST 28, 2023

Investment intentions growing This global business optimism is driving record levels of investment intentions with a record 61% of business leaders indicating they plan to invest in technology over the next 12 months — this could, in part, be a response to the explosion of artificial intelligence during the first half of 2023, the firm noted.

Economics 52

Economics Transportation Numbers Investments 52

Barry Ritholtz

MAY 27, 2023

Cities welcome the economic boost,but locals complain they’re being priced out. Rest Of World ) • A Housing Bust Comes for Thousands of Small-Time Investors : They were offered the benefits of owning apartment-building rentals without any of the work, in real-estate investments that have already left some people empty-handed.(

Transportation 104

Transportation Economics Investments Marketing 104

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 14, 2022

With interest rates already taking a toll on housing, consumer spending and business decisions on hiring and investment remain critical to the economic outlook. Overall, the AIER Leading Indicators Index remained well below neutral in the latest month, signaling economic weakness and sharply elevated risks for the outlook.

Economics 130

Economics Manufacturing Sales Retail 130

PYMNTS

APRIL 10, 2020

A suspension on transport, as well as a supply chain shortage, moved the price of pork to more than 50 yuan a kilo, which is an atypically heightened level for the season. The National Bureau of Statistics will put forward its estimates for Q1 economic production, investment, consumption, and international trade in the week to come.

Transportation 92

Transportation Economics Forecasting Sales 92

CFO Talks

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Rowen’s career in finance and leadership has positioned him as an influential figure, serving in executive roles across various sectors, including transportation, investment, and industrial management. I’m highly organized—some might say OCD-level organized—and invest significant time in planning, preparing, and prioritizing.

CFO 97

CFO Leadership Communication Problem Solving 97

PYMNTS

MAY 1, 2020

A Bureau of Economic Analysis report released on Thursday (April 30) indicated that the savings rate escalated to 13.1 Fed chair Jerome Powell said at a press conference on Wednesday (April 29) that people who are relying on their bank’s savings accounts as their sole source of investing will not ¹benefit from low interest rates.”.

Transportation 95

Transportation Economics Accounting Banking 95

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Top news and in-depth analysis on the world of logistics, from supply chain to transport and technology. said many retailers are turning to the strategy this year as they look to get more out of their existing stores and employees rather than investing in new distribution centers amid concerns about an economic slowdown.

Transportation 100

Transportation Retail Sales Economics 100

CFO Thought Leader

OCTOBER 29, 2023

It highlights the significance of unit economics, internal metrics like labor and transportation costs, and external indicators that predict market changes and competitive advantage. They discuss the importance of aligning around critical metrics and having support from the board and executive committee.

Planning 52

Planning CFO Performance Measuring Leadership 52

Future CFO

JULY 23, 2023

Weaker-than-expected macro data following a strong Q1 2023 indicates risks to the economic recovery shift toward the downside. And steady EBITDA will mitigate investment risks for chemical and construction companies, the firm added. Utilities and toll road operators will benefit from domestic demand recovery, Moody’s pointed out.

Construction 52

Construction Transportation Leverage Economics 52

Future CFO

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Funding declines cut across all investment stages, with late-stage deal flow slowing down the most. Digital financial services continues to be the top investment sector due to its high monetisation potential. Transport is seeing a strong recovery boosted by successful monetisation efforts as its revenue reaches $1.1

Transportation 52

Transportation Advertising Valuation Investments 52

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

This interview of Richard Kozul-White of UNCTAD cover a very broad scope of economic issues from the developing country perspective: how unregulated financial markets have hindered emerging countries, how the Global Financial Crisis market failure has been ignored, and how even before Covid, these countries were facing a decade of lost growth.

Economics 100

Economics Concentration Investments Finance 100

Spreadym

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Create a Revenue Forecast: Estimate your expected income sources, including salaries, sales revenue, investment income, grants, or any other sources of revenue. Categorize Expenses: Group your expenses into categories, such as housing, transportation, utilities, entertainment, and so on.

Budgeting 59

Budgeting Strategic Planning Forecasting Economics 59

Future CFO

MARCH 28, 2023

Slower economic growth , declining consumer confidence, falling manufacturing output, high inflation, and mounting global and regional uncertainties resulted in a perfect storm which dampened investor sentiment, the firm noted. Growth deals dominate most of Asia Pacific’s markets except for ANZ and Japan, where investors favour buyout deals.

Valuation 52

Valuation Manufacturing Transportation Economics 52

Global Finance

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The toolbox is open, and the fine-tuning is underway, as China’s policymakers and financial institutions respond to the thorny economic challenges of the post-pandemic era. In particular, banks are finding new ways to reach specific demographics in areas such as payment services and pension fund investment.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 52

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Manufacturing Risk Management Construction 52

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Excluding transportation, new orders increased 0.4 Andrew Hunter, senior economist at Capital Economics, told Business Insider that shipments are expected to rebound by more than 30 percent annualized over the third quarter as a whole. Census Bureau. percent,” the agency said in a report. Excluding defense, new orders increased 0.7

Transportation 67

Transportation Investments Economics Numbers 67

Future CFO

JANUARY 19, 2023

Report highlights Economic uncertainty and energy costs remain the top concerns globally with 60% of businesses citing them as a constraint to growing their business. This is followed closely by the availability of skilled workers (57%) and labour costs (55%). Shortage of orders was another constraint cited by 53% of mid-market businesses.

Transportation 52

Transportation Economics Investments Finance 52

Barry Ritholtz

JUNE 29, 2023

My morning train WFH reads: • Gold Is No Longer a Good Hedge Against Bad Times : The precious metal has become just another cyclical asset, no longer a useful harbinger of social and economic collapse. Chief Investment Officer ) • Carry That Weight : There’s a problem with transporting new vehicles across the country: They’re too heavy.

Transportation 52

Transportation Valuation Economics Retail 52

Future CFO

MARCH 20, 2023

As a result, companies are spending a lot of their financial resources just running the business and less on investment, product development, geographical expansion, acquisitions, modernisation or debt reduction. Lower growth, higher inflation, the higher cost of financing and more non-payments explain this rise of WCR. Pay me later, maybe.

Credit Risk 52

Credit Risk Transportation Invoicing Economics 52

PYMNTS

JULY 19, 2019

The company uses artificial intelligence (AI) and data to figure out the fastest, most economical routes. . The company is an example of how startups are taking advantages of data, automation and AI to create new opportunities in the transportation field. The European Investment Bank also participated. .

Valuation 66

Valuation Transportation Startups Economics 66

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

We note that manufacturing is not the economic driver it once was, as it is responsible for roughly 11 percent of the U.S. The trends indicate that businesses are investing in equipment and inventory that is needed to support future growth. Confidence, of course, leads to investments in property, plant and equipment.

Manufacturing 81

Manufacturing Construction Transportation Investments 81

Global Finance

OCTOBER 10, 2024

This equates to 98% of projected GDP and is well above the 55% recorded when the agency first rated Azerbaijan as investment grade in 2010. In the second quarter, GDP surged to its highest level in 18 months to 5.9%, via a fortuitous mix of buoyant household spending and stronger exports and investment. Real GDP increased 8.8%

Benchmarking 52

Benchmarking Foreign Exchange Forecasting Economics 52