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Latin America’s role in the new global economic context

As geopolitics escalate and U.S. trade policy becomes increasingly protectionist, Latin America's combination of macroeconomic resilience, strong market performance, and deep commodity resources makes the region both a stabilizing influence and a beneficiary, although with significant policy and diplomatic implications.

Fundamental review of U.S. stocks post-Q2 results

U.S. corporates posted broadly solid Q2 2025 results, with widespread beats on earnings and revenue. Yet elevated multiples and heavy market-cap concentration point to stretched valuations, even as U.S. equities have lagged several global benchmarks year to date.

Is the Federal Reserve's inflation fight over?

The Fed stands on the brink of a potential rate cut.

What are the 10 strongest currencies in the world?

What is the strongest currency in the world? When strength is viewed exclusively as a function of how much of another currency it can buy, the strongest currency is the one that will buy you the most of a reference currency.

Why the Mexican peso has stayed strong despite U.S. pressure?

Despite rising U.S.–Mexico tensions, the Mexican peso has continued to appreciate. Recent data suggest this move is not primarily driven by carry-trade dynamics; instead, the currency has been supported by Mexico’s macroeconomic stability, resilient growth outlook and proactive diplomatic positioning.