Trump’s social media ‘bombs’ are a new source of instability for the financial markets
The possibility that the Republican could disrupt currencies or the stock markets with his unpredictable messages is forcing traders to pay close attention
Bitcoin’s tortuous path to the top: From zero to $100,000 in 16 years
The leading cryptocurrency is enjoying its best moment, having overcome price crashes, platform bankruptcies, and relentless criticism
Private prisons in US stand to cash in from Trump’s mass deportation plan
Shares in GEO Group and CoreCivic, the two largest publicly traded US prison groups, are rising sharply on the prospect of an increase in the penitentiary population and the number of migrants detained under the Republican administration
New crypto-state emerges in the Himalayas: Bhutan has twice as many bitcoins as El Salvador
Bhutan is hoarding bitcoins as abundant and cheap electricity turn this remote and peaceful Buddhist corner of South Asia into the surprise epicenter of digital currency mining
Kamala Harris changes the pace for investors who were betting on a Trump victory
Private prison operators, arms manufacturers and others who stand to gain from a Republican win in November have sustained stock market losses even as the Democratic candidate rises in the polls
Money doesn’t fear geopolitical shocks: Markets are ignoring the global instability
According to experts, valuations of tech companies, interest rate developments and corporate earnings are overshadowing political risks on investors’ list of concerns
Intel, the company that ‘forgot innovation,’ aims to regain lost ground
Once a semiconductor market leader, the company has fallen behind the competition and is now worth 12 times less than Nvidia
The end of the crypto winter looms: These are the tailwinds that are driving Bitcoin again
The most popular cryptocurrency has doubled in price over the last year. Regulatory changes in the U.S. and the foreseeable drop in interest rates have boosted its performance. Young investors tend to be attracted to Bitcoin, often unaware of the risks they’re taking
Planes, storage, and suppliers nearby: How businesses are dealing with the Red Sea crisis
The impact on inflation still seems limited, and major stock shortages are not expected, but experts and those affected agree that the length of the conflict will be key
The risk map for 2024: the radar points to geopolitical tensions and central banks
The situation of Chinese real estate and inflation will also continue to be in the eye of the hurricane next year
Changpeng Zhao, the fall of the last crypto prophet
The resignation of the Binance founder following anti-money laundering charges puts an end to the era of charismatic leaders who staked his future on bitcoin
The secrets of Nvidia, a company sweeping the stock market on the back of artificial intelligence
The AI chip leader closed the year as the best-performing stock on the S&P 500 index, with a revaluation of more than 200%
From the ‘Forbes’ list to the abyss: The end of the line for three cryptocurrency visionaries
Do Kwon (TerraLuna), Sam Bankman-Fried (FTX) and Changpeng Zhao (Binance) — once rising stars in the crypto sector — have left their leadership positions amid accusations of illegal practices
Spain serves as a bridge between Latin America and the EU, as representatives from both regions meet to address common challenges
The president of CAF-Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, Sergio Díaz-Granados, believes that this week’s upcoming meeting of government officials from both blocs ‘will be an opportunity of historic significance’
The tentacles of Saudi money in the West: from telecom to electric cars, soccer and video games
The Public Investment Fund — Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund — is the vehicle that the Arab country utilizes to gain a foothold in multiple companies and diversify its income beyond oil
‘Dear bankers, it’s time to wake up:’ Belgium raises record €22 billion from savers in ‘clear signal’ for higher bank rates
State officials are celebrating the biggest funding drive from households in the small country’s history. Lenders saw clients massively withdraw money from deposits that barely generate any profits at a time of high inflation
The waning charm of China: Multinationals seek alternatives to produce goods in Asia
The clash between Beijing and Washington, the rise in Chinese wages and the fallout from strict Covid lockdowns prompts companies to diversify production in countries such as Vietnam, Thailand and India
China intervenes to counter the confidence crisis and protect the yuan
The Asian giant is facing an uncertain economic climate due to defaults by real estate and financial companies
Market forces pressure European leaders to reverse course
Giorgia Meloni, Liz Truss and others find that capital markets can be more powerful than opposition parties
Sir Ronald Cohen, the founder of Apax Partners: ‘Capitalism hasn’t changed for more than 200 years, but now it’s changing’
The fund’s co-founder is now the father of impact investing, which drives greater social and environmental commitment from companies
The great sharks of finance are revolutionizing sports and boosting athletes’ income
Sovereign wealth funds from the Persian Gulf, investment banks and venture capital giants are redoubling their investment commitments. These groups are searching for profitability, legitimacy and fame through competitive sports
The chip kings: Technology companies that make the world go round
Taiwan’s TSMC, South Korea’s Samsung and U.S.-based Nvidia are leaders in a strategic sector where commercial and geopolitical interests overlap
The world’s most expensive cities to live in: Hong Kong, Singapore and Zurich lead the list
The rapid rise in the cost of living in African cities is another striking feature of this year’s ranking by the consulting group Mercer
Timothy Besley, professor at the London School of Economics: ‘Politicians pretend they can cut taxes and raise spending. It’s insane’
The British economist talks to EL PAÍS about how the economy shapes politics, the green energy transition, and what artificial intelligence means for the future of work
Poor internet, 12-hour shifts and unhealthy food: sailors’ job satisfaction takes a dive
Upon measuring the happiness of crew members, it has been found that spirits have fallen in the first quarter of 2023
When the machines tell you where to invest: ‘You won’t always win’
Artificial intelligence is making headway in financial markets as a tool for recommending funds or quickly analyzing millions of data points
An NFT sold for $2.9 million is now worth $280: Has the bubble burst?
After reaching a peak in late 2021 of close to $2.9 billion, sales of art-related NFTs fell to under $1.5 billion in 2022, according to an Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market report