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Dun & Bradstreet Global Business Optimism Insights Report Shows Quarterly Increase

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Improving market dynamics have provided relief, indicating confidence in both domestic and global economic conditions 

LONDON, Oct. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE:DNB), a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, today released its Q4 2024 Global Business Optimism Insights report. The report, fielded in Q3 2024, found a 7% increase in business optimism quarter-over-quarter, driven by gradual easing of inflation rates and favorable borrowing conditions.

Nearly four in five businesses are expressing increased optimism in domestic and export orders, capital expenditures and financial risk due to a combination of easing financial pressures, shifts in monetary policies, robust regulatory frameworks and higher participation in sustainability initiatives.

U.S. businesses recorded a nearly 9% rise in optimism, aided by falling inflation and expectations of further rate cuts. Similarly, business optimism in the U.K. and Spain showed notable recoveries as their respective central banks initiated monetary easing, rising by 13% and 9%, respectively. Emerging economies, such as Argentina and India, saw jumps in optimism levels due to declining inflation and increased domestic demand respectively.

“While overall global business optimism has increased and inflation has abated, it’s important to recognise that geopolitics contribute to economic uncertainty,” said Neeraj Sahai, President of Dun & Bradstreet International. “Industry-specific regulatory risks and more stringent data requirements have emerged as the top concerns among a third of respondents. To mitigate these risks, businesses are considering diversifying their supply chains and markets to manage regulatory risk.”    

Key findings from the Q4 report’s five indices include:

The Global Business Optimism Index increased by 7.3% over Q3 2024. This is a significant increase with 75% of businesses, especially smaller businesses, expressing confidence in sales and domestic and export orders ahead of the holiday season. The real estate (12.5%) and utilities (10.4%) sectors saw the highest jumps in optimism levels.The Global Supply Chain Continuity Index improved 6.8%, stemming from businesses reducing burdens on their supply chains by adopting nearshoring, using alternative and less-congestive routes, and relying on domestic supplies. One in four businesses in the U.S., as well as Switzerland and Spain, are considering diversifying supply chains and markets as their preferred strategy to manage their regulatory risk.The Global Business Financial Confidence Index increased 6.3% due to expectations of improved financial conditions and reduced borrowing costs as many economies have started to cut interest rates. Confidence in the U.S. and South Korea notably improved by 5.2% and 11.2%, respectively, on indications of their central banks pivoting towards looser monetary policies.The Global Business Investment Confidence Index improved 3.6%, showcasing optimism in capital spending centered around signs of global monetary policies becoming more accommodative, along with improvement in macroeconomic activities.The Global Business ESG Index increased by 6.1%, stemming from businesses’ efforts to meet regulatory requirements, stricter disclosure mandates and heightened investor awareness. Globally, stricter environmental regulations, such as the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, are among top concerns for 29% of businesses, resulting in almost one in four conducting risk assessments or implementing regulatory compliance strategies.

Descriptions and information about the indices can be found on page 24 of the report.

“Businesses are increasingly confident as borrowing costs decline, boosting optimism for higher sales, stronger exports, and reduced financial risks,” said Arun Singh, Global Chief Economist at Dun & Bradstreet. “This confidence is driving capital investments, with easing supply chain pressures supporting growth in the year’s final quarter.”

About the Global Business Optimism Insights Report

The Global Business Optimism Insights report is a synthesis of data from a comprehensive survey encompassing 32 economies, covering approximately 10,000 businesses and 17 sectors, alongside insights from Dun & Bradstreet, leveraging the firm’s proprietary data and economic expertise. The report is an amalgamation of five indices which reflect overall business optimism and expectations about supply chain continuity, financial and investment conditions and ESG initiatives. An index reading above 100 indicates an improvement in optimism relative to the base year (Q3 2023 to Q2 2024), while an index reading below 100 signifies a deterioration in optimism.

View the full report here.

About Dun & Bradstreet

Dun & Bradstreet, a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, enables companies around the world to improve their business performance. Dun & Bradstreet’s Data Cloud fuels solutions and delivers insights that empower customers to accelerate revenue, lower cost, mitigate risk, and transform their businesses. Since 1841, companies of every size have relied on Dun & Bradstreet to help them manage risk and reveal opportunity. For more information on Dun & Bradstreet, please visit www.dnb.com.

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HAT Token ICO Introduces New Staking Opportunities for Early Investors

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The HAT Token ICO can be a game changer for early investors as it introduces new staking opportunities. HAT provides users the chance to earn passive income through staking and contribute to the network’s stability and security while earning rewards.

CAMDEN, Del., Oct. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The popularity of HAT Token ICO in recent times is largely due to the plethora of staking opportunities that the coin gives. The user can start earning more income passively from the same token. There are other diverse functionalities and utilities of this token. These tokens are linked with the Grey HAT community. This helps users to form networks, and analyze the market potential better. It also offers easy accessibility and upgrades security cover because it uses cryptographic algorithms. These advantages are wholly responsible for making this token the Top Crypto ICO of 2024.

We are committed to providing you exclusive benefits for staking. The rewards and discounts will help you fulfill our mission of simplifying crypto trading easily for everyone in the world.

The staking of cryptocurrencies usually involves the practice of locking digital tokens to a blockchain. There are two different kinds of crypto staking- active and passive. In the context of HAT Token, the staking is active as it involves creating new blocks and earning rewards. These tokens ensure the protection of personal finances from unauthorized access. The transparent nature of these tokens is already boosting investor confidence and is based on cutting-edge blockchain technology.

Rob Smith, the CEO of Grey HAT states to the investors “We are committed to providing you exclusive benefits for staking. The rewards and discounts will help you fulfill our mission of simplifying crypto trading easily for everyone in the world. So, utilize our new staking opportunities and join the HAT revolution. Sign up to the platform and become a part of us”.

About Grey HAT:

Grey HAT platform offers HAT Token. The HAT token’s introduction of new staking opportunities can revolutionize the landscape of earning passive income. The token HAT is created to facilitate smooth transactions and represents the company’s stake for economic purposes. The major aim of the company is to fundraise the project through an Initial Coin Offering (ICO). Moreover, Grey HAT ICO was recently listed as the top ICO project by a global research firm, TechResearcho.The tokens can be used for investments and storing value. The company wants to encourage individuals and new businesses to offer a convenient, safe, and traceable platform to trade with cryptocurrencies.

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Curve Finance and TON Launched Hackathon for Developer Teams to Accelerate DeFi Development

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ZUG, Switzerland, Oct. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In September, Curve Finance, a leading decentralized exchange, announced a partnership with TON Foundation meant to incubate a new Stable Swap Project on the base of TON’s blockchain. Now, the collaboration is moving forward with new developments—Curve Finance and TON Foundation have announced a joint hackathon.

The collaboration leverages Curve’s advanced constant-function market maker (CFMM) technology to simplify the swap process on the TON blockchain and streamline the user experience. The end goal is to make stablecoin trading on the TON network more accessible and improve the pace of its adoption. This will also allow to exchange yield-bearing tokens on TON, including upcoming staked crvUSD.

As part of this collaboration, TON has called on its community, seeking out developer teams willing to work on the project. A total of 70 teams have expressed their interest, and so, to select the best talents, Curve and TON have joined forces to host a hackathon event.

The hackathon is going to be taking place from September 25 to October 17, 2024, and will serve as a competitive platform where teams will work on specific development tasks related to the project. Based on the results, the most outstanding teams will move forward.

Their work will be evaluated by a panel of judges, which will include a representative from TON and Curve Finance’s own founder, Michael Egorov. The top three teams will be invited to continue working on the project.

Mr. Egorov has commented on the event, stating the following: “It’s an honor to be part of an initiative that brings together visionary developers to shape the future of the DeFi sector. At Curve, we believe that decentralized finance represents a natural step in the evolution of finance, and projects like these are critical for making that future real. I look forward to seeing what innovative solutions this hackathon will show us, and how the minds in this space can help take both Curve and TON to new heights.”

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DermRays Set to Launch V8S Pro Hair Removal Device in Spring 2025

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PLEASANTON, Calif., Oct. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — DermRays, a leader in home beauty technology, is excited to announce the upcoming launch of the V8S Pro, a next-generation laser hair removal device, anticipated for release in Spring 2025. Building on the success of its second-generation home hair removal and multi-functional laser beauty device introduced in 2023, the V8S Pro promises enhanced performance with a large-diameter 810nm laser, which has garnered acclaim for its effectiveness.

 

Since its launch, the initial device has received rave reviews, with over 97% of customers expressing satisfaction. The positive feedback has inspired DermRays to develop at least two new laser hair removal devices that will feature increased energy output and smarter functionalities, enhancing the overall user experience.

The V8S Pro represents DermRays’ commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction in the beauty technology sector. With advanced features and user-friendly design, it aims to revolutionize at-home hair removal.

“This thing really works, I’m so impressed with it I can’t say enough good About it. Had it since December and already by February hair is coming in softer and less… get this diode laser forget an IPL” — from Amazon

“So far its been a good experience, I cannot say the hair growth is gone because it takes months to achieve. I do see “less” hair growth. The unit is also very good quality and it does not hurt at all. Very easy to use!” — from Trustpilot

“I believe the V8S is close to a perfect at home laser hair removal device BUT the energy of up to 9 joules (27 joules combined) is still on the softer side. It needs to get slightly improved for better and more permanent results. However, product is very made and overall customer experience is really good. Looking for a even more powerful DermRay device.” — from DermRays.com

“I am impressed! I got this device to permanently remove facial hair. I have always had thick dark side burns and as I get older then odd chin hair has turned into a few patches of coarse dark hair. I have and the device for 3 weeks and have seen a significant reduction in growth speed and about a 25% reduction in over all hair growth.

Pros:

I have seen a reduction in both hair growth and growth speed.
The device is easy to use and quick. Including prep time it takes about 20- 30 minutes for my face and legs.
After only 3 weeks hair is slower to grow is finer and have fewer hairs growing back.

Cons:

It is not painless especially for thick dark hairs like a beard or side burns.
I have had less success with the hairs on the sides of my chin because the device is hard to place properly in the less flat areas of the face.
I am beyond pleased with this device so far and believe with some trial and error I can get the chin hairs too.” — from Amazon

Stay tuned for more updates as the launch date approaches. For more information, please visit DermRays website or contact Media Contact Information below:

Facebook: @dermraysofficial
Instagram: @dermrays_global
YouTube: @DermRays
TikTok: @dermrays.official

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