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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%),...

A recent analysis by Banco de Portugal (BdP) has highlighted significant disparities in the distribution of household savings across income levels. The central bank's findings reveal that more than 55% of the nation's savings are held by the wealthiest 20% of families, underscoring the unequal distribution of financial resources. The...

Economic growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries is projected to gain momentum, with average expansion forecasted at 3.7% in 2024, rising to 4.5% in 2025, according to projections by the GCC Statistical Center (GCC-Stat) in Muscat. The growth is expected to moderate slightly to 3.5% in 2026, primarily...

The United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has projected a 2.4% economic growth rate for the region in 2025, citing domestic consumption as the primary driver. This updated forecast marks a slight increase from the 2.3% estimate made in August, although ECLAC described the region’s...

Connecticut undeniably ranks first with the highest expenditure on higher education, investing an impressive $1,734 per person holding a bachelor's degree or higher. New Jersey and Illinois claim the second and third spots, respectively, demonstrating significant commitment to educational funding. Meanwhile, Florida ranks bottom, allocating a mere $572 per person...