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Headwinds & Tailwinds in Finance Explained | [Video + Real-Life Examples]

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Real-Life Examples of Headwinds & Tailwinds in Finance 1. Tech Layoffs – A Headwind for Consumer Spending In early 2023, major tech companies like Google, Meta, and Amazon laid off thousands of employees. This created a headwind for the economy — especially consumer spending. 💭 Why? Fewer jobs = less income = lower spending on gadgets, travel, and entertainment. 📊 Impact: Retailers like Target and Best Buy saw lower sales forecasts. Even small businesses suffered due to shrinking customer budgets. 🔹 2. Falling Crude Oil Prices – A Tailwind for Airlines When global crude oil prices dropped in 2020 during the pandemic, it became a tailwind for airlines. 💭 Why? Fuel is one of the largest costs for airlines. Cheaper oil = lower expenses = higher margins. ✈️ Impact: Even though passenger numbers were down, lower costs helped some airlines survive the storm. 🔹 3. High Interest Rates – A Headwind for Home Buyers In 2023–24, central banks raised interest rates globally to fight ...

Optimal Capital Mix

        World of Finance by M.Vijaya Sai You decide to start a business one fine day,you have estimated what you are going  to do according to your vision,mission and specific goals and action plans.even before all these creep in one of your first questions is likely to be how to raise money to finance your business operations. No matter how you plan to obtain financing for your business, you need to spend some time developing a business plan. Only then should you go forward with financing plans for even a simple small business. Equity as a source: You may have some cash you want to put into the business yourself, so that will be your initial base. Maybe you also have family or friends who are interested in your business idea and they would like to invest in your business. That may sound good on the surface to you, but even if this is the best arrangement for you, there are factors you must consider before you jump in. If you decide to...