Economy

February 27, 2026

HBO Max and Paramount+ will combine after WBD merger

Ava Martinez

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…

Economy

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

February 19, 2026

Madrid: Corporate Governance Practices Influence Financing Costs

Ava Martinez

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…

Economy

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

February 15, 2026

Portugal: The Founder’s Choice for Lifestyle & Market

Ava Martinez

Portugal has become a distinctive choice for founders who want to combine high quality of life with practical access to European and global markets. With a compact population of around…

Economy

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

February 12, 2026

Wall Street’s 50-Year Journey: Financial Advice for You

Ava Martinez

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…

Economy

France: How companies finance innovation while managing labor and compliance obligations

February 5, 2026

Innovation in France: Funding & Compliance Guide

Ava Martinez

France combines a large public safety net and relatively protective labor rules with a rich ecosystem of public incentives, bank financing, venture capital, and corporate R&D. That mix creates both…

Economy

Trump threatens new 100% tariffs on Canada over possible trade deal with China

January 23, 2026

Trump’s 100% Tariff Threat Targets Canada

Ava Martinez

Tensions between the United States and Canada escalated this week as President Donald Trump warned of imposing steep tariffs on Canadian imports if the country pursues closer trade ties with…

Economy

Trump and northeastern governors push for massive electricity auction to make tech giants defray costs

January 16, 2026

Trump, Governors Urge Tech Giants to Defray Electricity Costs

Ava Martinez

As electricity demand accelerates across the United States, a new proposal has placed the energy consumption of large technology companies at the center of a broader debate about infrastructure, affordability…

Economy

When a credit report can hurt your chances of being hired

January 15, 2026

Credit Report Scrutiny: A Barrier to Employment

Ava Martinez

A background check can ultimately determine whether a job offer moves forward, yet the guidelines defining what employers are allowed to examine are changing quickly. Throughout the United States, credit…

Economy

San José, in Costa Rica: What makes service exports scalable beyond a single market

January 8, 2026

San José, Costa Rica: The Key to Scaling Service Exports Globally

Ava Martinez

San José serves as the economic and institutional core of Costa Rica and operates as a launchpad for service exports that extend to markets worldwide. A blend of skilled talent,…

Economy

‘Sell America’ returns to Wall Street after Trump ups the ante against Jerome Powell and the Fed

January 8, 2026

Powell & Trump: “Sell America” Returns to Wall Street

Ava Martinez

Investors reacted swiftly after news of a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, reigniting concerns over US financial stability. The announcement triggered modest sell-offs across stocks, bonds, and…

Economy