Economy

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.”

International Leaders Meet at FIU to Highlight the Importance of Transatlantic Cooperation

SMGN Publishing September 20, 2025

Luis Almagro, Javier Cárdenas Moreno and Jan Havránek participated in the forum “Strengthening the Transatlantic Partnership: A New Path Forward” Miami hosted a high-level meeting during the “Strengthening the Transatlantic Partnership: A New Path Forward” forum, organized by Florida International University (FIU). The event brought together prominent global leaders, including

Cyberbiosecurity and the Blue Economy: Safeguarding the Future of Maritime Innovation

SMGN Publishing September 19, 2025

The blue economy, encompassing fisheries, aquaculture, shipping, offshore energy, and port logistics, is undergoing one of the fastest transformations in history. Two forces—digitalization and biological innovation—are driving greater efficiency and sustainability across the sector. Yet with these advances comes a new frontier of risk: cyberbiosecurity. This emerging discipline sits at

Google Antitrust Ruling and the Future of AI

SMGN Publishing September 18, 2025

The Antitrust Case Against Google and Its Implications The recent ruling in the antitrust case against Google has become a landmark moment for both technology and law. It raises critical questions about the balance of power in the digital age. At its core, the lawsuit focused on whether Google unfairly

Federal Reserve Interest Rate Cuts and the Future of U.S. Economic Policy

SMGN Publishing September 17, 2025

Why the Federal Reserve Uses Interest Rate Cuts to Guide the Economy The Federal Reserve plays a central role in shaping the direction of the U.S. economy, and one of its most powerful tools is the adjustment of interest rates. When the Fed lowers rates, borrowing becomes cheaper for consumers

Trump Proposes Six-Month Earnings Reports for U.S. Companies

SMGN Publishing September 16, 2025

Trump’s Push for Less Frequent Corporate Reporting Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again entered the financial regulatory debate, this time by urging American companies to move from quarterly to biannual earnings reports. His argument is centered on the claim that quarterly filings, which have been required since 1970,

US and China Outline TikTok Ownership Framework

SMGN Publishing September 15, 2025

The negotiations between the United States and China over TikTok have entered a decisive stage with a framework agreement. This agreement could reshape the platform’s future in America. The deal, while still awaiting formal approval from both governments, establishes the foundation for new ownership structures. These structures are designed to

$1.7 Billion Powerball Jackpot Builds Momentum as Holiday Drawings Approach

Felipe Cardona December 24, 2025

The $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot has become a dominant topic across the United States as the holiday season intensifies interest in one of the most lucrative lottery runs ever recorded. No jackpot winner emerged from the latest drawing, so the prize has continued its upward climb. It is now positioned

U.S. Bars European Activists Over Alleged Online Censorship Pressure

Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

The United States government has imposed entry restrictions on five European individuals accused of coordinating efforts to pressure American technology companies into censoring or suppressing U.S.-based political viewpoints. The decision reflects a broader shift in U.S. foreign policy toward confronting what officials describe as extraterritorial attempts to influence protected speech

Climate Change Redefines the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season challenged long-standing assumptions about what an active year looks like. While the United States avoided direct landfalls entirely, the season still produced some of the most intense hurricanes ever recorded. Scientists describe the pattern as increasingly representative of how climate change is altering tropical weather