Economy And Business

Sleeping boxes like those in Japan, theoretically designed for backpackers, are being used for long-term stays by professors and students unable to find accessible housing

The Central American country is in negotiations for a $1.3 billion loan, with the financial organization conditioning the aid on changes to the Bitcoin Law, according to the ‘Financial Times’

The basic wage will be increased by 0.50 cents per hour statewide

The Nobel Prize winner in Economics is leaving the newspaper before Donald Trump’s return to the White House. His last column talks about ‘finding hope in an age of resentment’

The outgoing president defended his legacy in a speech at the Brookings Institution and questioned measures proposed by his successor, including tariffs and tax cuts

Despite the high valuations, the U.S. stock market is still acting as a magnet for investors seeking opportunities (and often ignoring the risks)

From private tutor to lifestyle consultant, the people who work for the rich and powerful are usually highly specialized, flexible and eager to meet challenging demands

The company that cuts, pastes, compresses and solves everything in the universe of this document format was the brainchild of a design student from Barcelona. Today it employs 43 people and its website is one of the 50 most visited in the world

Even though Proposition 32 did not pass, there will be a salary increase starting on the first day of January of the new year

The Asian giant’s dominance in the green sector has become a headache for the EU: it needs China’s products to meet decarbonization objectives, while simultaneously seeking to protect its industries and avoid becoming dependent on a foreign power 

Social security payments, with cost-of-living adjustments, will increase by 2.5% and will be made in January

A report by ECLAC and Ayuda en Acción warns of an escalating rural exodus, increased job insecurity, and the decline of the agricultural sector

The possibility that the Republican could disrupt currencies or the stock markets with his unpredictable messages is forcing traders to pay close attention

The pact between the two blocs will have to overcome the obstacles to ratification, which will come mainly from France

The leading cryptocurrency is enjoying its best moment, having overcome price crashes, platform bankruptcies, and relentless criticism

SpaceX’s internet service offers faster connectivity and plays a positive role in developing underserved regions by providing coverage to rural areas that previously lacked access. However, it employs few locals and faces regulatory issues

The new law enacted by the Democratic administration further escalates the political and commercial tensions between Washington and Cuba

The announced levies of up to 25% on imported goods accelerates early imports and increases the volume of shipments from the Asian country

If passed, the legislation introduced in the Senate would have the Treasury and the Federal Reserve purchase 200,000 tokens each year, for a period of five years. With a million tokens in total, this would represent 5% of the total global supply of the cryptocurrency

The currency has depreciated to levels last seen at the onset of the war due to new sanctions. Heavily reliant on imports, the country is grappling with rising inflation exacerbated by military spending

The president-elect has assembled a team of loyal experts with diverse approaches, yet he has made it clear that he alone will determine the administration’s priorities

The calculations, which do not include the effect of potential retaliation, reinforce the theory that inflation could go up with the Republican’s plan to slap Washington’s North American partners with a 25% levy

The Federal Trade Commission is scrutinizing its cloud computing business and its dominance in artificial intelligence. Competitors have complained that the company’s bundling practices make it hard to compete

The bullish cycle boosts Colombia’s investment and exports, but also highlights the risks of volatility

Greenpeace Spain placed tracking devices on 23 items of clothing and followed their journey for a year after depositing them in collection containers. They were shocked by the results