This November, the Blackwood meeting religious discipline event brought professionals from the business world together to discuss how faith and their daily lives can co-exist. It was hosted by Our Lady of Hope Parish. The event was concentrated on slowing down and finding harmony, and allowing the space to grow spiritually amid a frantic world. The audience …
A major disruption within CME Group caused a major disruption. CME Group shook global markets, and trading in the futures and options market across equities, commodities, currencies, and bonds slowed to a halt. Many traders across the globe were left “flying in a blind spot,” unsure how to determine the value of their positions or how …
Jim Cramer’s dividend stock has suddenly come into the spotlight. The CNBC host believes that the time that was “magical investment” with AI was “dead,” and investors should focus on stable businesses with solid dividends. The new message he’s delivering is straightforward: the hype era is over, but cash flow-rich companies will remain. In recent times, AI …
The rise in SoFi Technologies has shocked markets this year. After seeing its price double within a matter of weeks, the market is wondering if the fintech company has a lot of room to grow -or whether the increase suggests a highly valued stock. SoFi’s strong performance was due to real growth momentum in the business, and not …
Rachel Reeves is under growing pressure from UK business leaders who claim that her tax-savvy policy has slowed growth at a time the economy needs investment. The initial optimism for a growth-oriented Labour government has diminished to be replaced by a growing sense that the country could be entering an unforgiving period of increased costs, low …
The retail landscape for 2025 in the UK and around the world has been starkly uneven, leading analysts to describe the industry as “very dispersed.” While certain retailers report moderate growth, others struggle with the effects of inflation, increasing costs, and changing customer habits. Some sections can maintain their ground, while others are under pressure, …
The UK government has retracted its plans for reforms to employment in the face of fierce protests from business groups. The initial unfair dismissal plan that gave workers the right to file a claim for unfair dismissal as early as the first day of employment has been relaxed. Instead, workers will require 6 months of employment before they can be …
As the climate risk increases, the demand for international funding for food systems and agriculture is becoming more important. The landscape of Climate Finance for Agrifood Systems 2025 reveals the way in which capital is shifting towards resilience and sustainability, as well as low-carbon solutions. With the rising temperature and unpredictable weather conditions, as well as increasing food demand, …
China is increasing its commitment to the goal of a clean and sustainable transportation system, which is why its Ping An Leasing E-Mobility Financing Program has been a major step in this direction. The new loan initiative is focused on extending access to electric vehicles (EVs) and sustainable commercial fleets and supporting infrastructure. With China moving towards carbon neutrality, …
As job losses increase across important sectors, Goldman Sachs has issued a new warning regarding the US employment market, pointing out “growing indicators of weakening” which could impact the outlook for economic growth into 2025. Goldman Sachs’ latest report indicates that the market for labor is cooling faster than forecast and raises concerns regarding the rate of hiring, in …