Meat producers in Argentina double their sales to China
The Asian nation is securing an additional source of meat, which has drastically benefited Argentine sales
Macroeconomics
Argentine government would renegotiate debt under local law
The Government of Argentina sent to Congress a project that establishes procedures to renegotiate the country's bonds issued under local law with its creditors
Macroeconomics
Saudi Aramco is confident that oil production will return to normal
After attacks on Saudi oil facilities, Saudi Aramco is working 24/7
Macroeconomics
Peru would raise copper and gold production by 2022
The sector is vital in the economy because its sales represent 60 percent of total shipments.
Trade
Chinese trade deputies face off in Washington amid deep differences
The negotiations on Thursday and Friday are trying to lay the groundwork for high-level talks in early October
Perspectives
Unsafe sex: Argentina crisis deflates condom sales as costs rise
In South America's capital of romance, Argentine lovers are cutting back on one important cost: contraception.
Trade
Meat producers in Argentina double their sales to China
The Asian nation is securing an additional source of meat, which has drastically benefited Argentine sales
Macroeconomics
Lagarde wins EU lawmakers' approval to lead ECB
Christine Legarde will become the first women to hold the position of European Central Bank's president
Business
Gender discrimination holding women back in veterinary practice
Women face discrimination and occupy fewer places in the higher reaches of the veterinary profession, even as they begin to outnumber men in the field
Macroeconomics
USA: "The oil market is resistant after attacks against Saudi plants"
An attack on Saudi facilities this weekend closed 5 percent of global oil production
Trade
China will exclude soy and pork from additional tariffs on US products
This has been the last sign of relief in the tensions between Washington and Beijing before a new round of negotiations
Macroeconomics
Key weeks are coming for trade war and Brexit
Fed is coming and looks are focused on the importance of the trade war and Brexit
Macroeconomics
Saudi Arabia: oil soars and stocks dip after attack
Oil prices hit four-month highs on Monday after attacks on crude facilities in Saudi Arabia fuelled worries over the impact of an oil shock on economic growth
Business
Crisis-hit Boeing readies huge effort to return 737 MAX to the skies
Engineers around the world are rolling out plans for one of the biggest logistical operations in civil aviation history
Investment
Is it time to buy? Argentine shares at cheaper prices
Argentine stocks are attracting investors tempted by their low prices, despite uncertainty about the progress of the economy
Trade
Are China and the U.S minimizing trade war?
There will be a meeting between trade negotiators from the two countries to try and de-escalate their bruising tariff row
Business
Car producers: It's time to reduce carbon dioxide emissions!
Between 2021 and 2030, carbon dioxide emissions should be reduced by 37.5%
Macroeconomics
Saudi Arabia affirms that the OPEC+ alliance will remain long term
The new Minister of Energy of Saudi Arabia, Abdulaziz bin Salman, also asked OPEC members to meet the production objectives
Business
This new cryptocurrency will be similar to Facebook's Libra
The development of the coin would help protect the country's foreign exchange sovereignty as commercial applications of such currencies expanded
Business
Location matters for home-based female entrepreneurs
Study shows ground floor-based businesswomen doubled their income, narrowed the gender earnings gap by more than half
Personal
Venezuelan military run out of Mastercard credit cards
Since January, the Donald Trump government has increased sanctions to push for a departure from President Nicolás Maduro
Trade
US imposes tariffs on structural steel from China and Mexico
The United States said it imposed tariffs on Chinese and Mexican structural steel after preliminary determination that producers in both countries violated local anti-dumping laws
Perspectives
Coworking designed especially for women proves to be a trend
Initiatives that arise from the needs of different types of women in the labor market have given rise to new coworking concepts
Macroeconomics
Argentina: Oil workers strike hits exports
Official sources indicated that the situation of the industry is critical and that the tax burden is not allowing to achieve the necessary profitability
Macroeconomics
Tens of thousands of Argentines march against Macri amid crisis
Protesters gathered in Buenos Aires to claim President Macri for better wages and food aid for the lower class
Personal
Desperate, Argentines make long lines to get savings from banks
Having the memory of past crises, where many lost their money by freezing deposits, Argentines prefer to save their money
Macroeconomics
Argentina limits foreign exchange purchases and transfers abroad
The government announced on Sunday a series of strict financial controls to try to stop the persistent collapse of the peso
Macroeconomics
Economic uncertainty grows in Argentina due to crisis
Mauricio Macri announced that he would seek to extend the terms of the obligations to relieve pressure on local currency and central bank reserves
Business
Friendships factor into start-up success (and failure)
Research finds friendship is a key factor to escalating commitment when entrepreneurial teams face financial pressure
Macroeconomics
Despite losing lawsuit, Colombia will only return US $19 million
The mining company asked to recognize damages after the Colombian Comptroller General imposed a fine in 2016
Business
An island without fish? Cuba aims to tackle problem with law overhaul
In the sleepy Cuban fishing village of Cojimar that inspired Ernest Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea," locals say they are struggling to catch fish
Business
Dolce & Gabbana sees sales slowdown in China after ad backlash
Chinese customers account for more than a third of spending on luxury products worldwide
Macroeconomics
USA vs China: Latin American currencies suffer with the trade war
The tariff dispute between the United States and China will have Latin American currencies trading under strong pressure
Macroeconomics
AMLO refuses to be worried about Mexican economy stagnation
"We are doing very well, very different from what the experts think," said Andrés Manuel López Obrador
Macroeconomics
As G7 leaders arrive, tourists are affected
The scene comes less than 24 hours before world leaders, arrive for a G7 summit in France's southwest to navigate their differences on global issues
Trade
China strikes back in trade dispute with U.S. with new tariffs
China unveiled retaliatory tariffs against about US$75 billion worth of U.S. goods, putting an additional 10% on top of existing rates
Macroeconomics
Shares fall slightly while investors seek clarity on Fed stance
Fears for the fragility of the global economy were evident in data known in Europe
Macroeconomics
Chile: SQM is affected by the collapse in lithium sales
The Chemical and Mining Society of Chile (SQM) is one of the world's largest producers of light metal used for electric car batteries
Business
How NASA is becoming more business friendly
These are the steps being taken NASA to make it easier for small businesses and entrepreneurs to understand its needs and do business with it
Trade
China set to deepen Argentine trade ties with bid for grains "superhighway"
Chinese state-owned construction giant CCCC is preparing a bid to dredge Argentina's Parana River
Macroeconomics
Peruvian economy recovers in June and minister says "the worst is over"
In June last year, growth was 2.09% year-on-year
Business
In product design, imagining end user's feelings leads to more original outcomes
Developing original and innovative products is critical to a company's long-term success and competitive advantage
Macroeconomics
OPEC sees bearish oil outlook for the rest of 2019, points to 2020 surplus
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries lowered its forecast of oil demand growth by 40,000 barrels per day (bpd) this year
Macroeconomics
Key rate cut in Mexico stimulates economic growth: AMLO
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said that the benchmark interest rate cut by the central bank stimulates economic growth
Macroeconomics
Cuban government imposes price controls as it seeks to keep lid on inflation
The measures included increased wages and pensions for more than 2 million state employees
Macroeconomics
Mauricio Macri shelves sales taxes as he seeks to cut left's lead
Macri announced an end to sales taxes on basic food products until the end of the year in a bid to salvage his re-election prospects and end an economic crisis
Macroeconomics
Stocks gain on stimulus hopes but still head for third losing week
Stocks took a beating this week after the U.S. yield curve
Trade
Trade tensions and a weaker yuan drive Chinese crypto demand
China maintains heavy capital controls, that means cryptocurrencies are, in theory, an attractive vehicle for moving assets out of China