The world is constantly changing. Examples such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), e-commerce, and shifting demographics clearly demonstrate this fact. Innovation is a good thing as productivity growth is essential for economic expansion. Another area undergoing rapid change is our source of energy consumption. Since the 19th century, there have been three major energy revolutio ...

What is the role of a bank and when should you consider opening a savings or bank account? How can one earn money and make wise investments? Additionally, what exactly is the stock market? These fundamental financial concepts are often lacking in the education of young individuals, as highlighted by a study conducted by Febelfin, the Belgian Financial Sector Federation. The stu ...

Last week, on June 21st, it was #ShowYourStripes day, an occasion where people all over the world shared the remarkable evolution of their country's average yearly temperature. The power of these visuals is undeniable, delivering a resounding message: our world is growing warmer. The graph and the #ShowYourStripes-initiative serve as powerful tools of communication, raising ...

An Era of Speculative Capitalism Coming to an End? In "Cosmopolis", a concise yet thought-provoking novel published in 2009 by American author Don DeLillo, the protagonist, a hedge fund manager, develops an obsession with a phrase in a Zbigniew Hebert poem: "the rat becomes a unit of currency". He believes this phrase aptly reflects an era of speculative capitalism in which " ...

P/E Ratios, Earnings Growth Volatility, and Structural Growth Potential Most investors are familiar with the Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E ratio, which is a financial metric used to assess the value of a company's stock. It is calculated by dividing the market value per share of a company by its earnings per share. Typically, a high P/E ratio suggests that investors have hig ...

In our country, the primary method of heating our buildings is through the combustions of oil or gas. Unfortunately, this reliance on fossil fuels leads to a significant contribution of nearly 20% to our national emissions each year. As such we are faced with the formidable challenge of transitioning to greener heating methods, which involves comprehensive building renovations, ...

Mining May Be a Dirty Business …. Mining, often rightfully so, is associated with a multitude of concerns encompassed by the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) acronym. Activities such as drilling, boring, burrowing, quarrying, and blasting have profound impacts on the Environment. Improperly conducted mining operations can lead to environmental issues such deforestat ...

China’s Surprise Rates Cut, A Silver Lining for Bulls? The People's Bank of China (PBoC) unexpectedly cut its seven-day reverse repo rate by 10 basis points to 1.9% from 2.0% on Tuesday, utilizing a $280 million short-term bond instrument. This reduction marks the bank's first rate cut since August 2022. The reverse repo rate is the interest rate charged by the central bank wh ...

A "Fiery flash" is a descriptive term that we use to describe a sudden, intense burst of flame or light – or strongly rising stock price –, while we also consider the opposite, a sudden, intense absence of light or warmth – or strongly declining stock price. The shares of Nasdaq listed company, IPG Photonics jumped up 21% this week, resulting in a solid 42% increase since the ...

The Pacific Ocean, a vast body of water, covers nearly 30% of the Earth's surface. At first glance, it may seem unremarkable - its name originates from the tranquility experienced by Portuguese explorer Magellan in 1520 - but the temperature of its surface plays a crucial role in determining the success or failure of rice harvests in Southern Asia, and so much more. Recently, ...