WePay pored over some academic papers, Consumer Reports, and trade group publications to produce a helpful infographic on the behavioral economics of holiday gift giving. It’s interesting that an unused AMC Theaters gift card has a higher secondary market value (just 20% down) than one from 1-800 Flowers (30% off) – that one is from Cardpool.
As investors put 2022 in the rearview, January’s average ETF inflow was doubled, with non-US equities leading the charge.
Many investors are contemplating reducing risk in their portfolios
Rising bond yields weighed on stocks throughout the week, as economic data pointed toward a potential need for further rate hikes. China’s flailing economic recovery and warnings of potential bank downgrades added to the market’s woes.
Despite economic setbacks during the Great Recession and Covid-19, South Africa is poised to almost double its growth in 2025 and 2026. Financial reforms, lower rates and inflation are expected to foster an environment of stronger consumer spending.
