Rising Tides, Rising Costs: The Escalating Impact of Natural Disasters on Global Industries
Explore the increasing number and intensity of natural disasters globally and their wide-ranging impacts with industry-specific examples and strategies.
What are Oligopolies and How do They Affect the UK Economy?
An oligopoly is where a small number of sellers, producers or service providers exert significant control over prices and output. Let's look at some real-world oligopoly examples.
The State of the Canadian Lumber Market
Strong demand for residential renovation projects has increased the cost of wood products. How will the repercussions of rising lumber costs affect trade between Canada and the US?
Baby Boom: Birth Rate on the Rise in Wake of COVID-19 Lockdowns
Hospitals across the country have encountered a significant increase in the number of births in 2021, the likes of which has not been seen for over 10 years.
The Gig is Not Up for a Growing Number of Canadian Employees
A growing number of Canadians are jumping on the opportunity to earn money in the burgeoning gig economy.
Business Boom: Industries With Growing Enterprises in New Zealand
Across the economy, the number of businesses in New Zealand is expected to decrease by 3.1% in 2021-22, to total 508,000. This follows a 4.6% decline in the previous year.
Business Boom: Industries With Growing Enterprises
Across the economy, the number of businesses in Australia is expected to increase by 2.4% in 2021-22, to 1.69 million. This follows a 4.6% decline in the previous financial year.
13 Key Financial Ratios and How to Use Them
The top liquidity, coverage, leverage and operating ratios that help bankers, accountants and other professionals interpret financial data. Learn how to navigate the numbers.
Knock on Wood: Causes and Responses to Rising Lumber Prices
The sharp rise in the price of lumber is expected to benefit select industries but may pose long-term challenges.
Tough Race: Horse and Dog Racing Operators Struggle Through COVID-19 Rules and Falling Popularity
Restrictions on large social gathering numbers due to the COVID-19 outbreak have created further operating challenges for the struggling Horse and Dog Racing industry.