Mexico‘s manufacturing sector began the final quarter of 2022 with another decline in output, according to the S&P Global PMI indicator. Among other causes, the result was due to inflationary pressures, cash flow problems and shortages of raw materials slowing customer demand. Despite this, the pace of contraction
The U.S. Congress conducted an analysis of the United States.–Japan trade negotiations, which do not rise to the level for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The Trump Administration’s decision to seek a limited scope agreement with Japan, covering only some tariffs and digital trade, was a departure from
The ranking of the 10 industries in Mexico most dynamic in their growth from January to September 2022 was led by the Manufacture of computer, communication, measuring and other electronic equipment, components and accessories, with a 15.4% year-on-year rise. Then the following subsectors of industrial activity obtained these
The top five banks in Mexico held 67 percent of assets in December 2021 (three of which were foreign-owned), and the 10 largest banks, 83.4 percent. Thus, commercial banks continue to show a high degree of concentration. The top five commercial banks by asset size are: BBVA Mexico
Wildlife trafficking is truly a global problem affecting some of the world’s most endangered species, highlights an analysis by the European Parliament. African and Latin American countries are the main countries of origin, while European and North American countries are the main destinations. For their part, Asian countries
The European Parliament made a brief analysis of Brazil’s accession process to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the development of the Brazilian economy. An excerpt is presented below. First of all, cooperation between Brazil and the OECD dates back to the early 1990s, when