About 30% of the Americans are planning to leave $1000 or more for presents, 23% stated that they intend to spend more than $250, and 9% of the interviewees don't celebrate Christmas or buy presents. In general, according to the public opinion poll of the Gallup university, the amount of spendings for presents reaches $831.
The experts note that the data from the Gallup university helps retailers to get oriented in consumer demand. The research center American Research Group also provides their information. According to it, the Americans' spendings for Christmas would amount to record $929. However, it's not the highest figure over the past 32 years the poll is held.
Economic inequality remains one of the most pressing issues in today's world. To measure the gap between the rich and the poor in each country, the Gini index is used. This coefficient reflects how income is distributed within a society: the closer the index is to 100, the greater the inequality. Let's explore which countries currently have the highest Gini index values
This year has been pivotal for Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency. One of the key milestones was the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2024, Bitcoin also experienced a halving event, which is typically seen as a positive development for the digital asset. This year, the cryptocurrency is up 57%, and analysts remain optimistic about its future. However, they highlight four key factors that could influence Bitcoin's trajectory, both for better and for worse
Analytical periodical US News and World Report has presented its ranking of the best countries in the world in terms of quality of life, based on a survey of nearly 17,000 people. The list considers factors such as economic and political stability, a strong labor market, income equality, family-friendliness, safety, the quality of education, and healthcare systems. Let's find out which countries made it to the top of this list.
