... economic expansion is intact. The S&P 500 climbed in the days following the report, adding to a rally that had been underway as investors interpreted the data as supportive of a “soft landing” scenario. The resilience of the services sector – which accounts for the bulk of the US economy – is a key underpinning for corporate earnings and equity valuations. With new orders on the rise and employment trending toward growth, the outlook for consumer spending and service-related companies appears ...

... mandatory declaration of income and property of officials: increasing transparency and the ability to identify illegal enrichment. Protection of whistleblowers: legislative protection for individuals reporting corruption violations. 2. Transparency and accountability: Implementation of e-government systems: reducing personal contact between officials and citizens, automating processes. Providing access to information on government expenditure: publishing budgets and expenditure reports in the public ...

... heightened uncertainty), forthcoming macroeconomic data, and signals from central banks. Many analysts have already factored in potential shifts in policies from leading regulators (expectations for a rate cut from the Fed have notably increased) and accounted for the anticipated strong financial results from major companies. Overall, markets are in a wait-and-see mode, preferring to avoid risks until macroeconomic signals and outcomes of scheduled events become clearer. Fed Policy and Central Bank ...

... investor interest amid discussions about the potential launch of exchange-traded funds based on it. Collectively, these assets form the backbone of the crypto market, with their price dynamics largely setting the tone for the rest of the market. They account for a significant portion of trading volume, so changes in the valuations of these leaders inevitably influence investor sentiment across all digital currencies. Bitcoin at Record Levels Bitcoin continues to trade close to its historical maximum....

... exchanged on external marketplaces. For the gaming market, the emergence of NFTs signifies a shift to a new economic model where the value of in-game achievements extends beyond the confines of the game. Previously, players were unable to legally sell their accounts or rare items; now, blockchain technology allows these items to become fully-fledged digital assets. This transforms the relationship between audiences and companies: studios gain new revenue channels, while users acquire ownership rights to ...