Investments and Business

Oil surges and stock futures sink as war in Iran threatens crude supply

Crude Supply Risk: Oil Jumps, Stock Futures Fall on Iran War

Jasmin Rodriguez

Oil markets jumped sharply on Monday following coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, sparking fears of a broader conflict across the Middle East and potential disruptions…

Madrid, in Spain: Why corporate governance practices influence financing costs

Investments and Business

Understanding the Importance of Scenario Analysis in Finance

Jasmin Rodriguez

Scenario analysis and stress testing are analytical tools used by investors to evaluate how portfolios, assets, or strategies might perform under different future conditions. Scenario analysis explores a range of…

Ficohsa strengthens its regional leadership in the MERCO 2025 Rankings

Investments and Business

MERCO 2025: Ficohsa’s Strengthened Regional Leadership

Jasmin Rodriguez

Ficohsa strengthens its solid standing through its notable visibility in the MERCO 2025 rankings across Honduras, Guatemala, Panama, and El Salvador. This acknowledgement reaffirms the confidence of its principal stakeholders…

Investments and Business

Developing Panamá Oeste: New Urban Stage

Jasmin Rodriguez

Panamá Oeste stands at a pivotal moment on the national stage, having undergone steady expansion over the past decade propelled by infrastructure investments, growing residential developments, and a reinforced commercial…

Investments and Business

Socionaut: Sustainable Development Solutions

Jasmin Rodriguez

It is ever more evident that business, infrastructure, and investment initiatives need to account for their social dimension as well. Connections with communities, responsible land stewardship, and the protection of…

Investments and Business

Socionaut: Consulting for Ethically & Sustainably Driven Companies

Jasmin Rodriguez

Social performance, understood as a company's ability to properly manage its relationship with communities, workers, and other social actors, has become an essential component of long-term business sustainability.Specialized consulting firms…

Key features that define a modern apartment as a profitable long-term investment

Investments and Business

What Makes a Modern Apartment a Smart Long-Term Investment? Key Features

Jasmin Rodriguez

In today's real estate landscape, acquiring an apartment not only addresses housing requirements but also represents a way to secure a profitable long-term investment. In nations with robust and fast-growing…

Investments and Business

Moving to Panama: A Guide for US, Canadian & European Investors

Jasmin Rodriguez

Interest among investors from the United States, Canada, and Europe in establishing themselves in Panama has grown steadily in recent years. The combination of economic stability, tax incentives, and a…

Panama leads the luxury real estate market in Latin America

Investments and Business

Latin America’s Premier Luxury Real Estate: Panama Shines

Jasmin Rodriguez

In recent years, Panama has emerged as a prominent force within the luxury real estate market in Latin America, a status shaped by a mix of economic, urban, and social…

Investments and Business

Why are some investors shifting from ESG labels to materiality-driven analysis?

Jasmin Rodriguez

Over the past decade, Environmental, Social, and Governance investing became a dominant framework for aligning capital with values. ESG labels proliferated across funds, indexes, and corporate disclosures, promising a simple…