International

Geopolitical Strife: How It Inflates Your Shopping Bill

Geopolitical Strife: How It Inflates Your Shopping Bill

A war or political clash occurring far from home can push up the cost of everyday items through a cascading mix of economic and logistical pressures. Today’s supply networks are deeply interconnected, and vital inputs like energy, metals, food, and shipping capacity tend to be concentrated in a few ...

Economy

Amsterdam Tech Scene: Stock Options & Tax Planning

Amsterdam Tech Scene: Stock Options & Tax Planning

Building a team with equity incentives is standard for Amsterdam startups, but Dutch tax and employment rules strongly shape how option plans work in practice. This guide covers practical plan design,...
How Your Credit Score Affects Job Applications

How Your Credit Score Affects Job Applications

A job offer can hinge on the results of a background check, yet the rules governing what employers may review are shifting rapidly. Across the United States, credit history is becoming a less accepted...
Could Greenland Get Ugly? Trump’s Tariffs vs. Europe’s Trade Bazooka

Could Greenland Get Ugly? Trump’s Tariffs vs. Europe’s Trade Bazooka

A new round of tariff threats has intensified economic uncertainty across the Atlantic, raising concerns that trade disputes could spill over into broader financial and political consequences. What be...
Mexico Business: Tackling Currency & Inflation Exposure

Mexico Business: Tackling Currency & Inflation Exposure

Mexico provides extensive trade and investment ties with global partners and benefits from a broadly diversified domestic market, making long-term arrangements such as infrastructure concessions, mult...