Tag #Economic Outlook

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Balancing Stock Market Risks: High-Yield CEFs vs. Overvalued Tech

Amid economic uncertainty, investors can balance risk and reward by allocating funds to high-yield corporate bond CEFs like the Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund (HIO), which pays a 10.6% dividend, while simultaneously reducing exposure to overvalued assets like the Destiny Tech100 Fund (DX...

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Tunisia's Economic Outlook in 2025: Challenges and Recommendations

Coface's February 2025 barometer reveals that Tunisia and North African economies face significant economic challenges in 2025, including external vulnerabilities, dependence on a strong dollar, and structural issues hindering growth; the report recommends diversification and structural reforms to e...

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Consumer Confidence Plunges to Lowest Level Since June 2024 Amid Inflation and Tariff Fears

Consumer confidence fell to 98.3 in February, down 7 points from January and the lowest since June 2024, driven by rising inflation (6%) and concerns over President Trump's potential new tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

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German Election Results: CDU Leads, Coalition Talks Loom

Germany's weekend elections show the center-right CDU/CSU leading with 29% support, followed by the far-right AfD at 21%, leaving the next government to grapple with a €25 billion budget deficit, stricter immigration rules, and potentially revising green energy policies.

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Ten High-Demand Business Ideas for Today's Economy

Ten high-demand business ideas for the current economic climate are presented, including fractional C-suite services, AI-powered financial coaching, and personalized travel planning, emphasizing the need to align skills with market demands to build a successful and profitable business.

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Fed Minutes Reveal Inflation Concerns Over Trump's Policies

The Federal Reserve's January meeting minutes revealed concerns about rising inflation due to President Trump's proposed tariffs, leading to a cautious approach to interest rate cuts and a review of the central bank's policy framework.

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Harvey Norman Profits Soar Despite Minority Government Concerns

Harvey Norman announced a 39.7% jump in profit after tax to $279.4 million for the first half of 2025, driven by strong sales of premium goods, despite concerns from its executive chairman Gerry Harvey about a potential minority government negatively impacting the Australian economy.

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National Bank Beats Q1 Expectations Despite Rising Loan Defaults

National Bank of Canada reported an 8 percent increase in first-quarter profit to $997 million, exceeding analyst expectations due to strong capital markets and wealth management performance; however, loan loss provisions doubled compared to the previous year.

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Merz Faces Pressure for Concessions in German Coalition Talks

Following the German Bundestag elections, CDU/CSU's strong showing necessitates coalition talks with the SPD, despite significant policy differences. The SPD demands higher wages, pension improvements, and substantial investments, while the Union faces internal debate over relaxing the Schuldenbrems...

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Contrasting Views on Germany's Economic Climate: Domestic Concerns vs. International Optimism

German businesses criticize high costs, bureaucracy, and lack of planning security, impacting investment, while a survey of 500 UK SMEs shows a positive view of Germany as a business location with high quality of life and political stability.

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Alibaba Q4 Earnings Beat Expectations, Driven by Strong Core Business and AI Investments

Alibaba's Q4 2024 earnings exceeded expectations, with revenue up 8% YoY to RMB 280.154B ($38.381B), adjusted net income up 6% YoY to RMB 51.066B, and adjusted EPS up 13% YoY to RMB 21.39, driven by strong performance across its core business units and strategic asset sales, despite a 31% decrease i...

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High CD Yields: Lock in Long-Term Rates Amidst Potential Federal Reserve Cuts

As of January 21, 2025, 36-month CDs average 1.32% yield, up from 0.80% in January 2020, with top-performing CDs exceeding 4%; experts advise locking in long-term CDs now due to potential future rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

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