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U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, while year-over-year comparisons remained mixed, according to CoStar’s latest data through 13 January. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets…

As US markets returned to their daily routine, investors’ declining speculation on interest rate cuts by the Fed lent strong support to the Greenback, while ECB officials also remained at odds with markets’ perceptions of the timing of interest rate reductions, eventually weighing on the European currency…

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor, Tata Motors and Renault India posted the highest-ever share of sales from rural markets in calendar year 2023 amid improved consumer sentiments and better liquidity among the rural rich. However, inflationary pressures weighed on rural demand for fast-moving consumer goods and consumer durables.While the share of rural sales at Maruti Suzuki…

In the dynamic landscape of banking, the synergy between compliance functions and strategic decision-makers plays a pivotal role in shaping the client experience. This article delves into the transformative potential of aligning compliance and strategy to enhance customer satisfaction, navigate evolving markets, and fortify institutions against unforeseen challenges.The Missed Opportunity:Often portrayed as adversaries…

The Saudi Export-Import Bank announced today, Monday, that a bank delegation is conducting a series of intensive meetings with companies and financial institutions in Iraq, reported Al Arabiya. The meetings aim to enhance and expand the Kingdom’s non-oil exports in the Iraqi markets. The bank detailed on the X platform that the delegation participating in

In the face of numerous challenges in 2023, including the hike in petrol pump prices due to subsidy removal, a weakened foreign exchange (FX) rate stemming from the unification of the FX markets. The post Top 10 power players leading NGX best-performing companies of 2023 appeared first on Nairametrics…

Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Sunday hailed Hong Kong as one of the markets that offers the most potential for growth. Writing on his blog, he said innovation and technology, such as artificial intelligence, biomedicine, fintech and Web3 are taking shape in the territory. The minister also pointed out that leading firms from around the

Revolving consumer loans (aka credit card debt) hit a new record in the US this week: $1.3 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest release on consumer debt. At an annualized rate, the category, which mostly consists of credit card balances, spiked nearly 18% in November…