LND topic: economic-outlook page 1

economic outlook

Cyprus Banks: A Stronger Future Ahead

December 20, 2025

Cyprus is making big moves in the banking world. The Bank of Cyprus just got a thumbs up from S&P Global Ratings. They changed the bank's outlook from stable to positive. This means they think the bank is doing well and will keep doing well. The bank is in a good spot because Cyprus' economy is gro

business

Macy's Shakes Up the Shopping Scene

December 3, 2025

Macy's has been on a roll, beating sales predictions for the third quarter in a row. This is the best growth they've seen in over three years. The company is feeling confident and has even raised its full-year sales and earnings outlook. They now expect to make between $2 and $2. 20 per share, up fr

finance

Procter & Gamble: A Smart Buy Amid Market Jitters?

December 2, 2025

Procter & Gamble (PG) has been in the spotlight lately, and not just because of its popular products like Crest. The company's stock took a hit recently after its CFO, Andre Schulten, shared some less-than-stellar news about the U. S. market. He described it as "the most volatile we've seen in a lon

finance

UK's Financial Tightrope Walk: Tax Hikes and Economic Worries

November 27, 2025

The British pound has been making moves, climbing for five straight days against the U. S. dollar. This uptick comes just before a big announcement from the UK's finance chief, Rachel Reeves. She's expected to reveal plans for substantial tax increases, aiming to steady the country's finances and ke

finance

Market Shifts: What's Moving the Money in 2026?

November 26, 2025

The financial world is buzzing with changes as 2026 nears. Experts are pointing to a few big trends that are moving markets right now. One major shift happened after the October meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee. This meeting was a game-changer, causing a ripple effect across trading floo

finance

Feeling the Pinch: How Job Fears Are Shaking Consumer Confidence

November 25, 2025

People are feeling less sure about the economy and their own futures. A recent survey shows that worries about finding a job are growing. The survey's main number, which measures how people feel about the economy, dropped to 88. 7 in November. This is the lowest it's been since April and a big drop

finance

Bigger U. S. Companies Borrow More, but Banks Stay Cautious

November 4, 2025

U. S. companies, especially the bigger ones, are borrowing more money. This is the biggest increase in loan demand in about three years. However, banks are still being careful about who they lend to. The Federal Reserve's latest survey shows that while large and mid-sized firms are asking for more

crypto

Bitcoin's Unshakable Rise: What's Driving Its Latest Boom?

October 29, 2025

Bitcoin's recent climb is turning heads, especially since it's happening despite some big economic bumps. Experts point to the current administration's focus on new tech as a key reason why. Vladislav Ginzburg, head of One Source, shared his thoughts on this in a recent chat. He believes people are

finance

Fed's Big Move: What's Next for Interest Rates and the Economy?

October 28, 2025

The Federal Reserve is gearing up to make a big decision. They're expected to lower interest rates soon, but everyone's focused on what this means for the economy. The government shutdown has made things murky, and the Fed is trying to figure out how to navigate this mess. Back in September, things

finance

Why the US is still the top pick for investors

October 28, 2025

The United States remains the go-to destination for global investment, according to top finance executives. At a recent gathering in Saudi Arabia, these leaders shared their optimism about the U. S. economy, downplaying fears of a slowdown. They believe the U. S. offers better opportunities compared