Australian casino group, Star Entertainment Group Limited, has completed the $60 million divestment of Sydney Event Centre and additional spaces to Foundation Theatres. The transaction held in escrow has now been released to the Star group. The renowned name in the hospitality and entertainment industry, Star Entertainment, has completed the sale of the Sydney Event ...
Picture a world where countries struggle for financial assistance, leading them to poverty, unemployment, development challenges, and inequality. Can you imagine such a condition where people are even deprived of necessities? This is how our world will look like if the World Bank does not exist. Yes, what you heard is right. World Bank is ... Read more
Equity financing involves selling a portion of the company’s equity to investors in exchange for capital, and debt financing involves borrowing money that must be repaired with interest. In equity financing, the investors become partial owners of the company and have the power to make decisions, whereas, in debt financing, the company retains full ownership ... Read more
The US monetary policy is the Federal Reserve’s actions and communications to achieve the economic goals set by Congress. Some of those goals include maximum employment, moderate long-term interest rates, and stable prices. The US monetary policy significantly impacts the global economies mainly through the ‘global financial cycle’. Changes in the US interest rates influence ...
Are you familiar with the financial crises that hit the world over centuries? Have you ever wondered what causes changes and shifts in the financial industry, which sometimes causes sudden and unexpected downfalls and losses? The financial industry has faced numerous setbacks over the years. The financial markets have faced numerous challenges and crises worldwide, from ... Read more
Fiscal policy is a crucial tool that determines the economic condition of a country. Even if we realize it or not, fiscal policy can affect our day-to-day lives. But how does this happen? Have you ever wondered on what basis the governments make alterations in the tax systems and other financial matters of a country? ...
Macroeconomics is the study of the economy as a whole and its broad trends and interactions with general economic factors. It focuses on the economy’s performance, such as inflation, unemployment, interest rates, economic growth, business cycles, foreign exchange rates, international trade, and balance of payments. Macroeconomics is important, especially for governments because it helps them ...
Macroeconomic indicators refer to economic data points that help assess the economy’s health and future prospects. They are used by investors and policymakers to comprehend the economy’s growth and performance. Some of the macroeconomic indicators include Gross Domestic Product (GDP), coincident indicators, and inflammation. Other indicators include National Income, Consumer Price Index, and Producer Price ...
The International Monetary Fund has issued its External Sector Report for 2017, and among its key findings: “Global current account imbalances were broadly unchanged in 2016…” The U,S. continues to record the largest deficit, $451.7 billion, which is equal in value to 2.4% of U.S. GDP. The continuing deficits contribute to the increase in the […]
After a two and a half year political impasse, Lebanon now has a new government. And after 12 years without a budget Lebanon’s government led by new Prime Minister Saad also has a $15.8 billion budget What is not clear is whether or not the new government will at least try to create a new […]
