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How do we expect the year 2022 to close?
- December 6, 2022
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Business plans, Economics, Global Economy
No CommentsWhile the economic growth across major economies is already being challenged, inflation remains an added force that concerns central banks across these economies. The rise in the central bank rates is one option to help tackle inflation, provided handled with a delicate balance. In an ideal condition, rising rates lead to expenditure reduction to stabilize prices. On the other hand, economic growth slows down as borrowing costs for companies increase, and access to capital becomes -
4 Trends to watch out for in H2 2022
- July 21, 2022
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Business plans, Economics, Finance & accounting, Global Economy, Uncategorized
The first six months of 2022 have seen the market close with a drop of more than 20 percent. A heady mix of inflation worries and growth stagnation/deceleration has pushed central banks' interest rate hikes worldwide. What will the next half of the year respond to? Interest rate awaits The Russia-Ukraine war is the main culprit behind all-time high inflation rates. It has tattered the equity market. The recent market correction has been a hot -
Why private equity firms must be agile in today’s economy
- June 18, 2022
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Business plans, Economics, Global Economy, Uncategorized
In today's complex macroeconomic environment, private equity firms are facing pressure on multiple fronts. Deals are harder to come by, valuations are under pressure, and fundraising is becoming more difficult. Despite the challenges, we believe that private equity remains an attractive investment option for those seeking to generate long-term returns. By understanding how firms are likely to adapt in the current environment, investors can position themselves to take advantage of potential opportunities as they arise. -
Fast Changing Landscape – What PE firms are doing in Oil & Gas?
- June 9, 2022
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Economics, Finance & accounting, Global Economy
The rule of three says to emphasize and surprise, take advantage of the way our brains cling to patterns. Harness the power of three. Harness environmental, social, and corporate governance (“ESG”) criteria when assessing the performance of portfolio companies. In the past 2 decades, there has been an upward movement in both the number of private equity deals in the oil and gas industry and the dollar value of these transactions. The ten largest private -
Stagnation – lessons from the past for the future
- April 13, 2022
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Business plans, Economics, Finance & accounting, Global Economy, Uncategorized
The dark night rises and brings back with it the term stagflation. The world has seen it earlier, but COVID has resurrected it from the dead. A lethal combination of stagnant/negative growth and high inflation and the heady cocktail is coined “Stagflation”. The paradox here is that the usual measures for controlling itself are counterproductive and may lead to further economic depression. Raising interest rates to counter inflation will only make borrowing more expensive. The -
ESG – The Only Way Forward!
- March 24, 2022
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Economics, Global Economy
Corporate Social Responsibility was a term associated with a company’s accountability towards the country, be it for the environment or its citizens. Education or health initiatives were shouldered as part of its cultural milieu to give back, in simple terms. With the UN driving sustainable development goals at the grass-root level, companies are increasingly pressured to step in. However, the discerning factor here is measuring the change, measuring the sustainability factor. ESG steps in - -
Stocks Are Soaring Unendingly
- January 22, 2022
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Economics, Global Economy, International
Markets globally have been going one way the last 18 months. There are a few blips though. However, the straight-line direction is “on the rise”. We all know why markets are rising, but this has been in our subconscious mind. Imagine a situation. There is a shopping complex, and all those who enter the complex are given $1000 (without any consideration) each to buy articles of their choice. As everyone has money to spend, -
The Biggest Risk to the Global Economy
- January 10, 2022
- Posted by: fin-advisors
- Category: Economics, Global Economy, International
Is it the fear of OMICRON only that’s hurting the prospects of the Global Economy? Most of us know the answer but haven’t felt it, and neither allowed it to sink into us. US Fed is likely to adopt tighter monetary policy initiatives in Q1 2022. Inflation is skyrocketing and is on the verge of reaching one of the highest levels in the recent past. Fed will have very limited options but to raise
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