Economy

Spotify Leadership Transition Marks a New Chapter in Music Streaming

SMGN Publishing September 30, 2025

A Strategic Shift in Leadership for Spotify’s Future Spotify, the global leader in music streaming, is entering a new era as its founding chief executive transitions into a broader strategic role. With more than 700 million users worldwide, the company has evolved from a small Swedish startup into a multimedia

Chinese Electric Cars Reshape Global Markets Amid Intense Price Competition

SMGN Publishing September 29, 2025

The Rapid Expansion of China’s EV Industry China’s electric vehicle industry has grown from a niche sector into the largest EV market in the world within just two decades. With strong government support through subsidies, tax incentives, and large-scale infrastructure projects, the country now produces more EVs than any other

Economic Dialogue Advances in New York with International Leadership

SMGN Publishing September 28, 2025

Business Leaders Highlight New Momentum for Transatlantic Collaboration International leadership took center stage in New York as Javier Cárdenas Moreno, CEO of Rhino Equipment, met with Prince Félix of Luxembourg. They discussed emerging opportunities in global development. The meeting, held at the Harvard Club of New York, brought together executives,

Javier Cárdenas Moreno Joins UN Dialogue with Yamandú Orsi, President of Uruguay and Dina Boluarte, President of Peru

SMGN Publishing September 27, 2025

Javier Cárdenas Moreno Participates in Strategic UN Engagement in New York Javier Cárdenas Moreno, CEO of Rhino Equipment, took part in significant high-level UN engagements in New York, joining global conversations centered on cooperation, sustainable development, and private-sector integration. His participation included discussions with Yamandú Orsi, President of Uruguay, and

Trump Tariffs on Drugs and Goods: Impact on US Economy

SMGN Publishing September 26, 2025

Pharmaceutical Costs Under Tariff Pressure Tariffs on imported pharmaceutical drugs have raised immediate concerns about the affordability of essential medicines in the United States. America imports over $230 billion worth of pharmaceuticals annually. Doubling costs for some treatments could create financial strain for millions of patients. The rising costs could

US Economy Growth Surpasses Expectations with Strong Second Quarter Expansion

SMGN Publishing September 25, 2025

Consumer Spending Fuels Economic Expansion The United States economy continued to defy concerns of a slowdown. It expanded at an annualized rate of 3.8% in the second quarter of 2025. The revision came largely from stronger consumer spending, which remains the backbone of the American economy. According to U.S. Bureau

Global Supply Chains and the Future of Emerging Economies

SMGN Publishing September 24, 2025

Geopolitical Shifts Driving Supply Chain Realignment The global supply chain network has long been the foundation of the modern economy. It enables companies to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and leverage international specialization. In recent years, however, geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts, and security concerns have reshaped this landscape. Strategies such as

Javier Cárdenas Moreno Strengthens Ibero-American Leadership at High-Level Harvard Club Summit

SMGN Publishing September 24, 2025

Business, Political, and Academic Leaders Unite for Ibero-American Dialogue in New York A distinguished group of leaders convened at the historic Harvard Club in New York. They gathered for an exclusive meeting focused on advancing cooperation and strengthening strategic alliances across Ibero-America. Among the notable figures was Javier Cárdenas Moreno,

Nvidia’s $100 Billion Bet on OpenAI and the Future of Artificial Intelligence

SMGN Publishing September 23, 2025

The global artificial intelligence race has entered a new era as Nvidia prepares to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, one of the most influential players in AI research and deployment. This monumental partnership highlights the growing importance of high-performance computing power. It plays a significant role in developing

Amazon Faces Trial Over Prime Membership Dark Patterns and Cancellation Barriers

SMGN Publishing September 22, 2025

The Case Against Amazon’s Prime Subscription Practices The long-awaited trial that places Amazon under scrutiny for its Prime membership practices has begun. It centers on accusations that the company used deceptive user-interface tactics to enroll customers and created burdensome cancellation hurdles. According to regulators, Amazon relied on so-called “dark patterns.”

Trump Warns of Tariffs Over Iran Trade

Felipe Cardona February 7, 2026

US President Donald Trump has moved to intensify economic pressure on Iran by signing an executive order that threatens additional tariffs on countries that continue commercial ties with Tehran. The measure authorizes penalties on goods entering the United States from any nation deemed to be trading directly or indirectly with

Bad Bunny Set to Redefine the Super Bowl Halftime Show with Music, Culture, and Protest

Sarah Olivella February 6, 2026

Bad Bunny is preparing for one of the most consequential performances of his career as he steps onto the Super Bowl halftime stage, carrying not only the weight of global stardom but also the responsibility of representing Puerto Rican culture and Latino identity before an audience that regularly surpasses 115

AI Spending Triggers Big Tech Stock Rout

Felipe Cardona February 6, 2026

Big Tech shares have come under intense pressure after renewed concerns that aggressive artificial intelligence spending could be outpacing near-term returns. Over the past week, more than $1 trillion in market value has been erased as investors reacted to earnings reports that highlighted the scale and persistence of capital expenditures