Category: Economics
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Financial stress casts a shadow over this holiday season
Aflac survey finds financial concerns can be at odds with holiday joy this season COLUMBUS, Ga., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — As some Americans face financial stress, holiday joy may be more difficult to come by this year, according to the recently released 2022 Aflac Holiday Health Issues Survey. Over three-quarters (82%) of respondents say they will…
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Alberta government commits nearly $933 million to expand and modernize farmland irrigation infrastructure
CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, December 15, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Veripath Partners applauds the decision by the Alberta government to invest nearly $933 million for irrigation infrastructure in partnership with nine of 13 irrigation districts in the province. The announcement came on December 14th and is part of the government’s Economic Development in Rural Alberta Plan. According to a…
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Private Wealth Digital Assets Study Finds Investor Interest in Digital Assets Remains High
SINGAPORE, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The largest study this year which surveyed 1,500 international investors on their attitudes and investment strategies with respect to digital assets was published today Matrixport, one of the world’s largest digital assets financial services ecosystem named by CB Insights as the 50 most promising blockchain companies in the world in 2022.…
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CGTN: Digital economy becomes new growth engine for China and other G20 members
BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Three years into the COVID pandemic, the world economy, while facing mounting uncertainties and challenges, has undergone profound changes, with the digital evolution accelerated and the digital economy emerging as a new engine for economic recovery and growth. The digital economy refers to a broad range of economic activities that include…
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Powering Possibilities With Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
CALGARY, AB, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – Sean “Diddy” Combs announced today that he has agreed to purchase the planned divestiture of assets in New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts from Cresco Labs Inc. and Columbia Care Inc. This historic transaction will create the first minority-owned, vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator. ATB Financial is acting as Financial Advisor to Columbia Care on the divestiture…
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Government of Canada providing assistance to Atlantic Canada with recovery from Hurricane Fiona
OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 1, 2022 /CNW/ – Hurricane Fiona has caused significant damage across Atlantic Canada and Eastern Quebec, and the Government of Canada is working with partners from all orders of government, and across federal departments and agencies, to support recovery and clean-up efforts. In recognition of the significant and immediate challenges to individuals, communities, and critical infrastructure, the Honourable Bill…
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Number of Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck Has Increased
SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Seventy-two percent of Americans would experience financial difficulty if their paychecks were delayed for a week, according to results from the 2022 “Getting Paid In America” survey conducted by the American Payroll Association (APA). This is a nine percent increase from the 63 percent of individuals who indicated they were living paycheck to…
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The Economist’s midterm election model shows Republicans have a 74% chance of winning the House; Democrats have a 78% chance of retaining the Senate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today The Economist launched the third edition of its statistical forecasting model for American Congressional elections, which predicts how many seats in the House of Representatives and Senate each party is likely to win in this year’s midterm elections in the United States. The Economist‘s midterm model simulates the election for all 435 seats…
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The Abrahamic Business Circle’s High-Profile Networking Conference goes Global
The Investors Roundtable Zürich aims to create bridges between investors, entrepreneurs and the public sector. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 12, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Abrahamic Business Circle will hold its first conference abroad in Switzerland, Investors Roundtable Zürich on the 9th of September, 2022 at Marriott Hotel – Neumühlequai 42, 8006 Zürich, Schweiz, to expand its reach and…