Sentence assistance

AnonymousAre both the present perfect continuous and simple present continuos forms correct here?

Yes, but the rest of the sentence is not native.

The global/world divorce rate has been increasing.
The global/world divorce rate is increasing.

Mister MicawberYes, but the rest of the sentence is not native.

Got it, these sound much better. Thanks teacher.

And what is the difference in meaning between them? Does the present continuous indicate that it is presently increasing and might continue on, and the perfect continuous indicate that the increase started in the past and is continuing? Is

The present continuous indicates that it is presently increasing.
The perfect continuous indicates that the increase started in the past and is continuing.

Mister MicawberThe present continuous indicates that it is presently increasing.

I see. And does presently increasing include that it continues into the future or near future, maybe?

No. That's why I cut it from your definition. I compose my posts carefully, so please read them carefully; then I don't have to keep returning to your threads unnecessarily.

Mister MicawberI compose my posts carefully, so please read them carefully; then I don't have to keep returning to your threads unnecessarily.

Sure. I really appreciate that and I am trying my best to understand everything.

Mister MicawberNo. That's why I cut it from your definition

So what does presently mean? Does i