ECLAC reported that Brazil was the country that aroused the greatest interest from transnational companies in 2019, as part of cross-border mergers and acquisitions, since 53% of the total amount was concentrated there. Among the purchasing companies were: Engie, Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec (CDPQ), Delta
In line with expectations, the peso begins the session with an appreciation of 0.34% or 6.8 cents, trading around 19.83 pesos per dollar, with the exchange rate touching a low of 19.7823 pesos, its lowest level since March 5, when it accumulated just 11 days of upward pressure
Exports from Mexico to the United States registered a growth of 6.7% year-on-year, to 33.149 million dollars, reported the Department of Commerce. Cumulatively, these external sales were for 265.935 million dollars, which represented a contraction of 11.7%, at an annual rate. The global outbreak of Covid-19 and public
The United States became a net oil importer again in part of 2020, the International Energy Agency (EIA) reported. The United States imported more crude oil and petroleum products than it exported in May and June this year, briefly reversing the country’s 15-year trend to become a net
Data flows worldwide maintain a higher growth than commercial or financial flows, highlighted a report from the US Congress. Overall, the rapid growth of digital technologies in recent years has facilitated economic activity and created new opportunities for American consumers and businesses. For example, today’s consumers are accessing
The FAO food price index averaged 105.0 points in November 2020, that is, 4.0 points (3.9%) more than in October and 6.4 points (6.5%) above its value of ago one year. The November rise in the food price index was not only the largest month-on-month rise since July