Eurozone Growth Revised Up, But Defense Spending Fuels Deficits The Eurozone economy is showing unexpected resilience, with the European Commission (EC) now forecasting a 1.3% growth rate for the year, significantly higher than the previous estimate of 0.9%. This upward revision, highlighted by Reuters and the Economy and Finance sector, offers a glimmer of stability … Read more
SEATTLE – E-commerce and tech giant Amazon (AMZN) announced a significant move this week, unveiling plans to raise approximately $15 billion through a US dollar bond offering. This marks the company’s first US bond issuance since 2022 and signals an aggressive posture toward major capital expenditures. The substantial capital injection is earmarked for “general corporate … Read more
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a tax levied when an individual or company makes a profit from the sale of an asset. These assets can include stocks, real estate, bonds, cryptocurrency, or other investments. In simple terms, if you sell an asset for a higher price than what you bought it for, that profit difference … Read more
When people talk about the economy, you might often hear the term “monetary policy.” It sounds technical, but the idea behind it is actually quite simple. Monetary policy is how a country controls the amount of money flowing through its economy — like adjusting the temperature of a room to keep it comfortable. The Main … Read more
The term “Magnificent Seven” refers to seven exceptionally influential and high-performing technology-centric stocks that have largely driven recent U.S. stock market returns. Coined in 2023 by Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett, the name is inspired by the classic 1960 Western film, denoting a powerful and dominant group. Key Players and Market Influence The Magnificent … Read more