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Bolivia: What investors should know about infrastructure gaps and market access

Bolivia combines abundant natural resources, rapid urbanization in key cities, and strategic position in the center of South America with significant infrastructure shortcomings and a distinctive regulatory environment. For investors,…

La Paz, in Bolivia: How informal economies influence pricing and competitive strategy

Economy

The Informal Economy of La Paz: Pricing & Business Strategy

Emily Young

La Paz and the prominence of informal economic activityLa Paz, Bolivia’s administrative capital, is a high-altitude urban center where formal and informal economic activity coexist tightly. The informal economy in…

Economy

Real Interest Rate for Beginners

Emily Young

Understanding the Real Interest RateIn the world of finance and economics, interest rates play a pivotal role. They influence everything from the cost of borrowing to the returns on savings…

HBO Max and Paramount+ will combine after WBD merger

Economy

Streaming Shake-Up: HBO Max & Paramount+ Combine

Emily Young

Paramount has revealed its intention to combine Paramount+ with HBO Max, forming a single consolidated platform designed to bolster its standing in the highly competitive streaming landscape, as disclosed during…

Madrid, in Spain: Why corporate governance practices influence financing costs

Economy

Why Governance Matters: Financing Costs in Madrid, Spain

Emily Young

Madrid serves as Spain’s hub for finance and corporate activity: the Bolsa de Madrid hosts the country’s largest listed companies, numerous multinational headquarters operate from the city, and Madrid’s banks…

Portugal: What makes Portugal attractive for founders balancing lifestyle and market access

Economy

Balancing Lifestyle & Market in Portugal: A Founder’s View

Emily Young

Portugal has emerged as a notable option for founders seeking to balance an exceptional quality of life with convenient access to European and international markets, and its population of roughly…

He worked on Wall Street for nearly 50 years. Here’s what he learned about your finances

Economy

Wall Street Veteran’s 50-Year Financial Wisdom: What He Learned About Your Money

Emily Young

Howard Silverblatt launched his Wall Street career when the S&P 500 lingered under 100 points, and he concluded it as the index was nearing 7,000. Across nearly 49 years, he…

Retail sales were unexpectedly flat in December

Economy

Retail Sales Flat in December: An Unexpected Blow

Emily Young

December is traditionally one of the strongest months for US retail, fueled by holiday shopping and year-end promotions. Instead, consumer spending unexpectedly leveled off, offering a more cautious snapshot of…

Italy: How family enterprises plan succession without disrupting strategic direction

Economy

Italy: Family Business Succession Planning for Strategic Continuity

Emily Young

Family-owned enterprises hold a predominant place within the Italian private sector, both in scale and cultural weight. Research and academic analyses suggest that these family-run companies make up a substantial…

Paris, in France: What investors expect from ESG disclosures and audit readiness

Economy

Audit-Ready ESG Disclosures: Investor Views from Paris, France

Emily Young

Paris occupies a central place in the sustainability and finance conversation. As the birthplace of the 2015 international climate accord, the city and its financial institutions have high visibility on…