The latest report from Deloitte's CFO Signals survey paints a picture of finance leaders treading carefully in uncertain times. With a confidence score of 5. 4, down from 6. 4 in the previous quarter, it's clear that optimism is taking a backseat. The survey, which gathered insights from 200 finance leaders in North America, reveals a significant drop in growth expec...
Bitcoin traders are getting ready for a possible price drop. They are using options to protect themselves. This is happening because of worries about the world economy and politics. Traders are buying more put options than call options. This shows they are worried about a price fall. Put options let traders sell Bitcoin at a certain price. This is like an insurance ...
Poland is at a crossroads. This weekend, the nation will hold a crucial presidential election. The outcome could shape the country's future in significant ways. The main focus is on young voters. These individuals hold the power to sway the election. However, there is a twist. Neither of the two candidates has managed to win the hearts of these young voters. This mak...
The Department of Education made a surprising announcement. All offices in Washington D. C. and other regions will be shut down. The reason given was security concerns. Employees were told to leave by 6 PM on Tuesday and not return until Thursday. The only exception was for those who had permission to work from home. The email instructed employees to bring their...
Let's dive into the numbers. Small businesses in B. C. saw their sales shrink by 5% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same time frame in 2023. To put this into perspective, this drop was the biggest among the three closely watched Canadian provinces: B. C. , Alberta, and Ontario. Across the board, small businesses in all three provinces s...
The U. S. healthcare sector has been through a rough patch since the presidential election, with stocks like Danaher and Eli Lilly taking a hit. This uncertainty stems from President-elect Trump's choice for the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , known for his skepticism towards vaccines and obesity drugs. However, this uncertainty can pr...
As the US presidential election nears, all eyes are on the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Initially, Harris seemed to have the upper hand, but the stock market tells a different story. Investors are anxious about the election, and some believe that a stable market in the week leading up to the vote could indicate a win for Harris. The stock market’s re...