ECONOMÍA INTERNACIONAL
Holiday Hiring Freeze: Why U.S. Retailers Are Scaling Back Seasonal Jobs - Holiday Hiring Freeze: Why U.S. Retailers Are Scaling Back Seasonal Jobs The 2025 holiday season is approaching, but unlike previous years, U.S. retailers are hitting the brakes on seasonal hiring. With fewer than 500,000 temporary jobs expected—marking the lowest level since the Great Recession—this shift signals deeper economic and structural… ... Leer más
America on Pause: Trump’s Shutdown Sparks Federal Workforce Overhaul and Business Uncertainty - America on Pause: Trump’s Shutdown Sparks Federal Workforce Overhaul and Business Uncertainty The United States federal government entered a partial shutdown after Congress failed to pass a funding bill for the new fiscal year. The deadlock between Democrats and Republicans has triggered widespread furloughs, suspended services, and a wave of… ... Leer más
America’s War Machines Are Eating Themselves to Stay Alive - America’s War Machines Are Eating Themselves to Stay Alive In a startling revelation that underscores the strain on U.S. military logistics, technicians in the Navy and Air Force are now dismantling fighter jets and submarines to harvest spare parts. This practice—known as “cannibalization”—is no longer an emergency workaround. It’s becoming… ... Leer más
OECD Raises Global Growth Forecast but Warns of Looming Tariff Shock - OECD Raises Global Growth Forecast but Warns of Looming Tariff Shock In its latest Interim Economic Outlook, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) surprised markets by upgrading its global growth forecast for 2025 to 3.2%, up from 2.9% in June. But behind the headline lies a more sobering… ... Leer más
Navigating Economic Uncertainty in the European Union in 2026 - Navigating Economic Uncertainty in the European Union in 2026 As the European Union (EU) enters 2026, it faces a complex web of economic challenges that threaten growth, stability, and cohesion across its 27 member states. From inflationary pressures and energy insecurity to geopolitical tensions and demographic shifts, the EU must… ... Leer más
Luxembourg: The World’s Richest Country and Why Its Banking Sector Is Booming - Luxembourg: The World's Richest Country and Why Its Banking Sector Is Booming With a GDP per capita exceeding $147,000, this small European nation has outpaced economic giants like the United States, Switzerland, and Singapore. But what’s even more remarkable is how Luxembourg is preparing for the future: by doubling down… ... Leer más
Europe Braces for Key Economic Signals as Switzerland and Sweden Shift Course - Europe Braces for Key Economic Signals as Switzerland and Sweden Shift Course Europe’s financial landscape is poised for a wave of critical economic updates that could shape monetary policy and investor sentiment heading into the final quarter of 2025. Central banks in Switzerland and Sweden are set to announce interest… ... Leer más
Botswana’s Economy: Challenges, Shifts, and Opportunities Ahead - Botswana’s Economy: Challenges, Shifts, and Opportunities Ahead Botswana, long hailed as one of Africa’s most stable and well-managed economies, is facing a pivotal moment this year. Once celebrated for its rapid post-independence growth and prudent fiscal management, the country now finds itself grappling with economic contraction, declining diamond revenues, and… ... Leer más
The global gold boom - The global gold boom Over the past twelve months, gold prices have risen by more than 44%, outperforming major stock indices, cryptocurrencies, and even inflation-protected assets. This dramatic upswing has reignited global interest in the precious metal, prompting headlines, investment shifts, and strategic recalibrations across financial markets. But is this… ... Leer más
The Evolving Economic Relationship Between the United States and Argentina: Present Dynamics and Future Outlook - The Evolving Economic Relationship Between the United States and Argentina: Present Dynamics and Future Outlook A Strategic Realignment Rooted in Reform Argentina’s economic crisis has long been a source of instability in South America. With chronic inflation, fiscal deficits, and a history of sovereign defaults, the country has struggled to… ... Leer más