Latest news with #slowdown
Harpers Bazaar Arabia
3 days ago
- General
- Harpers Bazaar Arabia
A Letter From The Editor On Learning To Go With The Flow
A celebration of the lost art of slowing down, in our June 2025 issue Olivia Phillips reflects on how to truly relax 'Growing up, I never knew a relaxed woman. Successful women? Yes. Productive women? Plenty. Anxious and afraid and apologetic women? Heaps of them. But relaxed women? At ease women? Women who aren't afraid to take up space in the world? Women who prioritise rest and pleasure and play? Women who give themselves unconditional permission to relax – without guilt, without apology, without feeling like they need to earn it? I'm not sure I've ever met a woman like that, But I would like to become one. I would like us all to become one. ' No matter how many times I read these words, they still hit me hard. The irony, of course, is that I'm so busy rushing these days that most of my extracurricular 'reading' is done on Instagram – which is where I first stumbled across this excellent take. Written by author and psychologist, Nicola Jane Hobbs, it struck me as tragically universal among almost all of the women I know. Brilliant, bright, Powerful women, who were raised to believe the fallacy of 'having it all' without realising that, actually, that just means doing it all. So, yes – there is a conspicuous lack of chilled-out women knocking about. Were all too busy hacking at glass ceilings, smiling politely, and researching the top 10 non-toxic playmats in our lunch break. By way of rebellion, then, we're dedicating this issue to the lost art of slowing down. From next-gen sound healing to quiet travel; nixing toxic productivity to-like Haya Yasmeen- even quitting your dream job, we've explored myriad ways to reclaim rest and redefine success. Because despite claims that were all quiet quitting, micro-retiring and whatever else, hustle culture is sill the overlord we can't quite shake. The good news? There is an antidote. Dissent. Slow down. Insist that rest is not a radical act, and become a relaxed woman. I would like us all to become one.
Times of Oman
16-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Indian real estate sector sees cooling demand despite strong Q4: Report
New Delhi: India's residential real estate sector has shown signs of slowdown, after witnessing a period of growth, according to a sector update report by Antique Stock Broking. "Although all new project launches by listed companies under our coverage received a strong response in 4QFY25, most Expressions of Interest (EoI) were built in 2Q/3Q," the report said. However, walk-ins and conversions have seen a slowdown patch in recent months, weighed down by "financial market volatility, a gloomy IT sector outlook, and economic growth concerns prompting buyers to delay decisions in search of greater certainty or better deals." says the report. Similar to that, the premium and luxury segments also witnessed lower demand. According to the report, the rising supply in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) has helped buyers to have more negotiating power. Even reputed developers are offering incentives or discounts in South and South-Central Mumbai. Demand in the mid-income segment across suburbs and Thane remains steady but lacks earlier enthusiasm. Similarly, southern cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad are also witnessing subdued demand, particularly for properties priced above Rs 20 million. Contrary to that, demand for below Rs 20 million remains intact, despite of approval challenges persisting in Bengaluru. In the northern part of the country, the pace of new project launches has slowed, but well-located developments continue to attract buyers. The report, however, adds that despite the overall cooling, select developers have outperformed expectations. Aditya Birla Real Estate, Godrej Properties, Prestige Estates, and Macrotech Developers all posted better-than-expected pre-sales in Q4. Analysts believe much of this demand was frontloaded in earlier quarters. Looking ahead, while inventory levels remain comfortable, the sector may experience price stability or mild corrections, especially if economic headwinds persist. Investors and homebuyers alike appear to be exercising greater caution in what is becoming an increasingly supply-rich and demand-sensitive market.
CTV News
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
CAA Saskatchewan reminds you to slow down, move over
Regina Watch CAA Saskatchewan's annual slow down, move over campaign is on May 13 reminding drivers to be courteous around emergency and roadside workers #sponsoredcontent
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
US Is Not in a Recession, Just a Slowdown, Says HSBC's Kettner
HSBC Chief Multi-Asset Strategist Max Kettner says the US is not in a recession, just a slowdown. But he says a lot of economic data could change things in the next two months. He is on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Bloomberg
09-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
US Is Not in a Recession, Just a Slowdown, Says HSBC's Kettner
HSBC Chief Multi-Asset Strategist Max Kettner says the US is not in a recession, just a slowdown. But he says a lot of economic data could change things in the next two months. He is on "Bloomberg Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg)
