Economy

Amazon Overtakes Walmart in Global Sales

Felipe Cardona February 19, 2026

Amazon has officially surpassed Walmart to become the world’s largest company by annual sales, marking a historic shift in a rivalry that has defined modern retail for more than a decade. The milestone underscores how digital infrastructure and cloud computing are reshaping the balance of power between traditional brick-and-mortar giants

Boomcession Explained: Why Growth Feels Uneven

Felipe Cardona February 18, 2026

The U.S. economy continues to post numbers that signal strength, yet public confidence remains stubbornly low. This contradiction is increasingly described as the “boomcession,” a term that blends economic expansion with recession-like anxiety. On paper, indicators such as GDP growth show momentum, consumer spending has remained resilient, and markets continue

Delhi AI Summit Tests Global Power and Safety

Felipe Cardona February 17, 2026

Global attention has turned to New Delhi as political leaders, technology executives, researchers, and civil society groups gather for the AI Impact Summit, an event intended to shape how artificial intelligence is governed in the years ahead. From the outset, however, the ambition of steering the AI revolution has competed

Wall Street Lessons From a 50-Year Market Veteran

Felipe Cardona February 16, 2026

Howard Silverblatt’s career on Wall Street spans an era few professionals ever witness in full. When he began his work in 1977, the S&P 500 stood below 100 points, and stock data was processed by hand and shared at a far slower pace. By the time he retired, the index

AI Risk Looms Over Corporate Credit Markets

Felipe Cardona February 13, 2026

Financial markets have begun to reassess the consequences of artificial intelligence at a much deeper level. While equity investors initially focused on which technology companies might benefit from the AI boom, attention is now shifting toward corporate credit. Analysts warn that lenders may soon face growing stress as companies struggle

Tariff Bond Shortfall Hits Record $3.5 Billion

Felipe Cardona February 12, 2026

A record number of U.S. importers are struggling to meet federal financial guarantee requirements tied to tariff payments, leading to an unprecedented $3.5 billion shortfall in customs bond coverage. The surge reflects the mounting impact of tariff policies that have sharply increased duty obligations for companies shipping goods into the

U.S. Job Growth Beats Expectations in January

Felipe Cardona February 11, 2026

U.S. hiring showed unexpected momentum at the start of the year, even as newly revised data painted a far softer picture of labor market conditions in 2025. Employers added 130,000 jobs in January, beating forecasts and offering a brief sign of resilience after a year marked by slowing employment gains.

Fed Chair Power Explained

Felipe Cardona February 10, 2026

The nomination of a new Federal Reserve chair often sparks debate about how much authority the role truly carries. On paper, the position appears constrained by law and committee structures. In practice, however, the chair has repeatedly shaped the direction of U.S. monetary policy, guided market expectations, and steered internal

Super Bowl Ads Reframe AI as a Friendly Force

Felipe Cardona February 9, 2026

If there was a single theme running through this year’s Super Bowl commercials, it was a coordinated attempt to calm fears about artificial intelligence. The ads repeatedly framed AI not as a job-stealing disruptor or a threat to human relationships, but as a practical helper designed to make everyday life

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

How the 1994 FIFA World Cup Transformed Soccer in the United States

Sarah Olivella May 9, 2026

A niche sport that found its defining moment For decades, soccer was widely considered a marginal sport in the United States, overshadowed by American football, baseball, and basketball. That perception began to shift dramatically with the arrival of the 1994 FIFA World Cup. The tournament opened with a powerful signal

U.S. Industry and Diplomatic Leaders Strengthen Strategic Alliance at CEA General Assembly in Bogotá

Sarah Olivella May 9, 2026

High-Level U.S. and Colombian Leaders Convene to Economic Cooperation BOGOTÁ, Colombia — April 29, 2026 — In a significant demonstration of strengthening economic and industrial ties between the United States and Colombia, leading executives, diplomats, and representatives of American enterprise gathered during the General Assembly of the Colombian-American Enterprises Council

Hantavirus Contact Tracing Effort Expands Across Multiple Countries

SMGN Publishing May 9, 2026

Public health officials across several countries are intensifying efforts to track and monitor passengers connected to a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Honius cruise ship. This follows after dozens of travelers dispersed internationally before the illness was identified. In light of this situation, hantavirus contact tracing has become a