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The Retailers Association of India (RAI) reported a 7% growth in the retail sector during the festive period from October 7 to December 1, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. While this growth reflects a positive trend, it fell short of the anticipated 10%, underscoring the persistent challenges...

A recent survey conducted by Statista among 1,050 Americans revealed that saving money is the most common New Year’s resolution for 2025. Over 20% of U.S. adults listed saving more as their top goal for the year. Other popular resolutions included eating healthier (19%), exercising more (17%), losing weight (15%),...

A recent analysis by Banco de Portugal (BdP) has highlighted significant disparities in the distribution of household savings across income levels. The central bank's findings reveal that more than 55% of the nation's savings are held by the wealthiest 20% of families, underscoring the unequal distribution of financial resources. The...

Economic growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries is projected to gain momentum, with average expansion forecasted at 3.7% in 2024, rising to 4.5% in 2025, according to projections by the GCC Statistical Center (GCC-Stat) in Muscat. The growth is expected to moderate slightly to 3.5% in 2026, primarily...

The United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has projected a 2.4% economic growth rate for the region in 2025, citing domestic consumption as the primary driver. This updated forecast marks a slight increase from the 2.3% estimate made in August, although ECLAC described the region’s...

Connecticut undeniably ranks first with the highest expenditure on higher education, investing an impressive $1,734 per person holding a bachelor's degree or higher. New Jersey and Illinois claim the second and third spots, respectively, demonstrating significant commitment to educational funding. Meanwhile, Florida ranks bottom, allocating a mere $572 per person...

Identity theft and fraud are urgent issues that demand immediate attention, as they affect millions of Americans. The statistics show just how dire the situation is: in 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recorded nearly 5.4 million complaints related to these crimes—an appalling average of 14,773 reports every single day....

The Digital Transformation followed the Industrial Revolution, and now we find ourselves amid a remote work revolution. With employees seeking greater flexibility, companies worldwide are reevaluating their business models to attract and retain top talent. As a result, various sectors, job roles, and countries are quickly adapting to a future...

The "Fall 2024 Fortune/Deloitte CEO Survey" reveals a sharp uptick in CEO confidence regarding the global economy, marking a significant improvement from the summer survey. This optimism appears to be driven by factors such as expectations of a favorable tax environment, reduced regulation, and support for mergers and acquisitions (M&A)....

A recent KPMG survey of over 1,300 corporate leaders worldwide reveals a surprising optimism among CEOs, even as global economic confidence wanes. Despite the economic pressures, an overwhelming 92% of CEOs plan to expand their workforce over the next three years, a level of hiring enthusiasm not seen since 2020....