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Exits, Ring-Fencing and Other Risk Management Strategies for Multinationals Operating in Geopolitically Volatile Areas

JD Supra: Mergers

With mounting geopolitical tensions, multinationals face a very real and immediate risk of being deprived of profits, control or even ownership of some wholly or partially owned local businesses.

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The Role of Private Equity Firms in New York City’s Economic Landscape

OfficeHours

Below, we will explore the role of private equity firms in New York City’s economic landscape, examining their impact on job creation, economic growth, capital allocation, and industry transformation. These investments spur economic activity, generate tax revenues, and contribute to overall economic growth in the city.

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Comprehensive Guide to M&A Due Diligence in Today’s Turbulent Economic Environment

Devensoft

During economic uncertainty, it is important to conduct thorough due diligence to identify potential risks and make informed investment decisions. Cash flow: examine the company’s cash flow statements to determine whether it has sufficient liquidity to weather economic downturns.

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What is a Business Cycle? Expansion, Peak, Contraction, and Trough

Peak Frameworks

It forms the core of economic forecasting and is central to all aspects of financial decision-making. This is a period of economic growth, characterized by increased production, rising employment, and heightened consumer confidence. This is the point where economic activity has reached its maximum output.

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What are Headwinds vs. Tailwinds in Business?

Peak Frameworks

Headwinds in finance are conditions or events that can impede economic growth or reduce the profitability of an investment. For instance, an economic downturn can lead to job losses, which in turn can result in decreased consumer spending, which then affects retail, real estate, and other sectors. How do Headwinds Work?

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Scalping: The Art of Lightning-Fast Trades

Peak Frameworks

Scalping involves executing quick trades with small profit targets, aiming to capitalize on short-term price fluctuations. Implementing appropriate , risk management techniques, such as setting stop-loss orders and managing position size, is essential. Mitigating Overnight Risks. Leveraging High Liquidity.

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Commodity Hedge Funds: The Most Lucrative “Hidden Gem” in Finance?

Mergers and Inquisitions

Commodity Hedge Fund Definition: A commodity hedge fund buys and sells futures contracts and other derivatives based on mining, energy, power, and agricultural products and earns profits via fundamental and technical analysis; the trading may be systematic, discretionary, or both. If you deliver 5,000 bushels, that’s a profit of $5,000.

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