Finance

05 May 22

Is The Global Startup Funding Boom Exhausting?

Venture Capital deals have seen a blockbuster year (2021), but investors have turned cautious about the startup funding boom and predict that it might not sustain much longer. Although, the total global startup funding doubled in 2021, hitting a record high value of over $620 billion and a 69% jump in the number of privately held “unicorns.”

21 Apr 22

US Housing Prices See a Drop for The First Time Since 2008

Several indicators are now pointing towards a marginal decline in housing prices. The main reason for the drop in demand is said to be an increase in mortgage rates. Meanwhile, home listings have also dropped by 7% year on year.

07 Apr 22

Does The Inverted Yield Curve Signify an Incoming Recession?

Last week, the carefully monitored yield differential between the 2-year and 10-year Treasury notes inverted. The yield on two-year Treasury notes reached 2.44 %, while the yield on 10-year notes was 2.38 %.

01 Apr 22

Unicorn Rush in India – Value or Valuation?

Unicorns were rare mythical creatures back in ancient history that were deemed to be precious and a rare sight for the eye. In terms of business acumen, companies with a billion-dollar valuation are labeled as unicorns due to the rarity of attaining such valuation.

23 Mar 22

A Breakdown of Blockchain and Its Applications Beyond Bitcoin

The blockchain is a decentralized accounting and bookkeeping system. In contrast to the traditional ledger, blockchain is also known as a distributed ledger. A blockchain can be used for almost any purpose where data must be kept, and people must agree on it. This is not restricted to cryptocurrencies, but this is the most obvious use for most people. It is only the cryptocurrency that has brought blockchain technology to the forefront.

12 Jan 22

Web 3.0 – From Data Monarchy to Data Democracy

Web 3.0 is seen as the next evolution of the internet. From blockchain to AI, humankind is set to transition into the next phase of the digital revolution via Web 3.0 – the next iteration of the web. You’ve probably heard about Web 3.0 unless you’ve been living under a rock.

06 Jan 22

The End of LIBOR Era

For more than four decades, the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) was a significant benchmark for determining interest rates on adjustable-rate loans, mortgages, and corporate debt.

23 Dec 21

Global M&A activity reaches all-time high surpassing $5 trillion in 2021

While global economies have been on a roller coaster ride over the last two years, stock markets around the world have been booming and have reached all-time highs this year. 2021 appears to be the strongest year for IPOs and listings, with 2388 IPOs raising approximately US$453.3 billion.

20 Dec 21

US Labour Data Miss Estimates, Likely to Impair Fed’s Tapering Schedule

When the US government reported November employment figures last week, several headline writers focused on the bad news. However, the data in the report was mixed and, to some extent, puzzling.

06 Oct 21

The Global Supply Chain Is In Low Supply!

While there’s no denying supply chain logistics are always evolving, it’s safe to mention 2020 caused disruptions that almost all consumer goods brands aren’t familiar with seeing. Now, in 2021, there are new challenges companies must tackle to stay successful within the competitive eCommerce space. Therewith said, a shift to online retail, increase in consumer […]

Is The Global Startup Funding Boom Exhausting?

US Housing Prices See a Drop for The First Time Since 2008

Does The Inverted Yield Curve Signify an Incoming Recession?

Unicorn Rush in India – Value or Valuation?

A Breakdown of Blockchain and Its Applications Beyond Bitcoin

Web 3.0 – From Data Monarchy to Data Democracy

The End of LIBOR Era

Global M&A activity reaches all-time high surpassing $5 trillion in 2021

US Labour Data Miss Estimates, Likely to Impair Fed’s Tapering Schedule

The Global Supply Chain Is In Low Supply!

Elderconomics: The Business of Getting Old in Developed Nations

The $315 Trillion Question: Who Holds Global Debt and Can It Be Repaid?

Global Supply Chain in 2024: Surviving and Thriving in a New Era of Complexity

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