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PwC’s 2025 Global CEO Survey indicated that nearly 70% of corporate leaders across The Bahamas and the Caribbean remained optimistic about global economic growth over the next 12 months. This positive outlook was attributed to CEOs focusing on strategic investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and climate initiatives while also identifying...

In a groundbreaking move, UN member states have launched discussions to establish the first universal tax cooperation agreement, set to take effect in 2027. The initiative aims to combat tax evasion and ensure that multinational corporations and the wealthiest individuals contribute their fair share. The chair of the negotiating committee,...

A newly released survey by Sentry, a leading business insurer, provides insight into the concerns keeping executives awake in 2025. While 47% of business leaders expressed optimism about their companies’ prospects for the year, 67% admitted to experiencing higher stress levels compared to the previous year. The survey, conducted by...

The economic trajectory of 2025 will be defined by the performance of the world’s largest economies, which continue to drive global growth and shape financial markets. According to the latest projections from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the GDP growth and debt-to-GDP ratios of these major economies highlight diverse fiscal...

Wealth accumulation among Ireland’s billionaires saw a staggering rise in 2024, increasing by an estimated $13.4 billion—equivalent to roughly $36.7 million per day. Oxfam reported that the collective wealth of Irish billionaires could cover Phoenix Park with €50 notes nearly 1.5 times over. The year also saw the addition of...

The global economy is forecast to grow at 2.8% in 2025, maintaining the same rate as in 2024 and falling below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2%, according to the 2025 edition of the United Nations flagship report, World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP). The report emphasizes the need for bold...

Africa continues to position itself as a region of robust economic dynamism, with several nations expected to achieve significant GDP growth in 2025. According to the World Economic Outlook report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), GDP growth across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is forecasted to accelerate. The IMF report stated...

The United Nations' flagship report, World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2025, has forecast global economic growth to hold steady at 2.8% in 2025, the same rate as in 2024. Despite the global economy showing resilience against numerous interrelated shocks, growth remains below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2%, constrained by...

The Retailers Association of India (RAI) reported a 7% growth in the retail sector during the festive period from October 7 to December 1, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. While this growth reflects a positive trend, it fell short of the anticipated 10%, underscoring the persistent challenges...

A recent survey conducted by Statista among 1,050 Americans revealed that saving money is the most common New Year’s resolution for 2025. Over 20% of U.S. adults listed saving more as their top goal for the year. Other popular resolutions included eating healthier (19%), exercising more (17%), losing weight (15%),...