Tag #Economic Trends

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Rise of Side Hustles Amid Economic Uncertainty

The increasing number of people taking on side hustles is largely due to inflation and stagnant wages, forcing individuals to seek supplementary income streams to maintain their living standards, though this involves challenges in time management, taxes, and initial investment.

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U.S. Stock Focus Drives Double-Digit Returns for Baskin Wealth Management

Barry Schwartz, CIO of Baskin Wealth Management, overseeing $2.7 billion, shifted his portfolio to favor U.S. stocks due to a lack of reasonably valued Canadian options; this strategy yielded double-digit returns, including 29.4% in the past year.

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Frankfurter Volksbank surpasses Berliner Volksbank after merger

The Frankfurter Volksbank finalized its merger with Raiffeisen-Volksbank Aschaffenburg in 2024, becoming Germany's largest Volksbank with €19 billion in assets and 800,000 customers, despite a slightly lower annual profit due to higher taxes and increased regulatory scrutiny.

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Mercadona Dominates Spanish Supermarket Market in 2024

In 2024, Mercadona increased its Spanish market share to 26.6%, fueled by its value-for-money strategy, while other chains like Carrefour remained stagnant or experienced modest growth; Kantar's report highlights the importance of promotions and regional players.

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Corporate Spinoffs Surge in 2025, Creating Investment Opportunities

Lennar's spinoff of Millrose Properties into a REIT in 2025 signals a growing corporate trend, with at least 10 more spinoffs expected this year due to easing interest rates and investors seeking growth, creating investment opportunities despite potential short-term volatility.

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Moscow Business-Class Real Estate: Stable Demand Despite Fewer 2025 Projects

Moscow's business-class new construction market saw stable demand in 2024, but a post-mortgage-program drop led to developers improving offerings and blurring class lines; 38 projects are planned for completion in 2025, down 30.9% from 2024, potentially impacting prices despite high overall Russian ...

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Record Low Housing Listings Fuel Spanish Market Boom

The Spanish housing market in 2024 experienced a surge in sales despite a record low in available homes, primarily due to high demand and limited new construction, with Idealista reporting a 15% drop in listings in the last quarter, compared to a year prior.

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Video Game Industry Shows Modest Growth Despite Layoffs and Flops in 2024

The video game industry in 2024 experienced thousands of layoffs and game flops but saw a modest rise in mergers and acquisitions to \$17.5 billion across 985 deals, with investment and IPOs surging despite a post-pandemic audience pullback; experts predict slow growth in 2025.

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Inflation's Impact: Small Business Earnings Hit 36-Month Low in January 2025

January 2025 data reveals that small business average monthly earnings plummeted to \$32,300—the lowest in 36 months—due to increased expenses (\$725,800) exceeding revenue growth (\$758,100), despite a downward trend in inflation since June 2022.

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Livret A Interest Rate Cut: €42 Annual Loss for Average Savers

France's Livret A savings account interest rate dropped to 2.4% on February 1st, causing approximately a €42 annual loss for average holders; however, its accessibility, security, and tax benefits ensure its continued relevance, while online banks offer higher, albeit temporary, promotional rates.

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Bring a Trailer Defies Classic Car Market Slump with Record \$1.5 Billion in Sales

Despite an 11% drop in overall classic car auction sales to \$2.18 billion in 2024, online marketplace Bring a Trailer (BaT) saw record sales of \$1.5 billion, driven by increased market velocity and a shift in collector preferences towards more affordable, drivable cars.

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Walmart and Costco Raise Retail Worker Pay Significantly

Walmart increased store manager salaries to $620,000 yearly, and Costco raised non-union hourly worker pay to $30, exceeding the national average of $16, amid broader economic uncertainty and layoffs.

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