Month: August 2025
How to Write an Editorial
Editorial is an opinion piece that reveals a publication’s position or stance on an issue. It shares a personal viewpoint and can include a call to action, as well as supporting facts from credible sources. The goal is to engage readers, stir their emotions and inspire them to act. An editorial should be contemporary without
What to Expect From a Summit Meeting
A summit meeting is a high-level event that brings together leaders of an industry to discuss important topics and create new strategies or policies. Attendees of a summit usually hold a higher-level position in their field, such as doctors, surgeons, company executives, and government representatives. Summit meetings help thought leaders exchange ideas and build trust.
What is Economic Growth?
Economic growth is the overall increase in the value of goods and services produced by a country. This can be measured by changes in nominal or real GDP (gross domestic product) – real GDP includes the change in prices of all goods and services, while nominal GDP only includes the changes in quantity – but
How to Offer a Daily Update in Your Actions
A daily update is a report or summary of events, progress, or changes that occur on a daily basis. For example, the team provides a daily update on project developments during morning meetings. You can offer daily updates in your Action to provide value to users on a regular basis. When users subscribe to an
How Interest Rates Affect Your Budget
From mortgage loans to savings accounts, interest rates impact the cost of borrowing and the return on investment for saving. Understanding how they work can help you make informed financial decisions that affect your everyday budget. In general, interest rates are charged on borrowed money to compensate lenders for the time they have invested in
Getting Started in the Stock Market
As a beginner, the stock market may seem a lot like a store with changing prices: A public company issues shares to raise funds, and investors buy them hoping the business will succeed. Share price changes happen frequently as buyers and sellers continuously negotiate new prices. This exchange happens through central places called “exchanges,” such
The Economic Impact of Political Unrest
Political unrest is a term that encompasses a broad range of social events, including protests, riots, strikes and other demonstrations. While the root causes of unrest can vary, severe inequality remains one of the most influential and erratic factors in global societies. Inequality has been shown to have a significant impact on people’s willingness and
Top Stories of 2018
In a year where political chaos exploded across the country and natural disasters left a trail of destruction, keeping up with all the headlines was difficult. But, if there was one story that stood out above the rest, it was the #MeToo movement. This watershed moment sparked a national conversation about sexual misconduct and power
What is an Economic Forecast?
The term economic forecast refers to the attempt by economists and other analysts to predict trends in the economy and to develop methodologies for predicting future economic conditions. The concept most commonly forecasted is Gross Domestic Product (or its equivalent in other countries, such as Gross National Product) from national income accounts. GDP is the
How Election Results Affect Students
The results of an election can affect many different aspects of your life. Students may feel a range of emotions before, during and after an election, particularly if they have strong opinions about the winner. In this time of increasing political polarization, students might need guidance on finding reliable information and on coping with uncertainty.