Category: Economy
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Brazil’s Wellness Economy Ranks 1st in the Latin America-Caribbean Region
The nonprofit organization Global Wellness Institute (GWI), the leading research organization in the global wellness industry, has released new data on Brazil’s wellness economy, valued at $96 billion, and all of its eleven wellness markets. The country has the 12th largest wellness market in the world and continues to be ranked #1 among the 46…
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Brazilian Companies Put Customer Experience First
Brazilian companies are intensifying their Customer Experience (CX) services to meet the needs of customers who have become accustomed to receiving fast, efficient, and personalized service, according to a new research report published by Information Services Group (ISG), one of the leading global research and consulting firms in technology. The ISG Provider Lens™ 2023 Customer…
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Strategies for Building Your Small Business
As an entrepreneur, you are the expert in the goods and services you offer to customers. However, you may be less familiar with the financial aspects of managing your business. Incorporating a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional into your team of advisors is a smart way to ensure that you are growing your business sustainably. Here…
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Brazil Has 1,942 Cities at Risk of Environmental Disaster
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With the worsening of climate change caused by human action on the environment, environmental and climatic disasters have increased worldwide, as seen in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil. The Brazilian government has identified 1,942 cities susceptible to disasters associated with landslides and floods — nearly 35 percent of all municipalities…
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United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Support for Flood-Affected Areas in Brazil
The United States, through USAID, plans to provide $800,000 in humanitarian assistance to meet the immediate needs of people affected by the devastating floods in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil. This brings the total USAID humanitarian assistance in response to the recent floods in Brazil to $1 million. Widespread flooding…
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Red Lobster, Popular Seafood Chain in the U.S., Files for Bankruptcy
Whether you live in Manhattan or a Midwest suburb, it always seemed like there would be a Red Lobster nearby – a place where anyone, from middle-class families to Jay-Z and Beyoncé, could indulge in shrimp at a more affordable price. No more! Dozens of restaurants from the popular chain closed last week and this…
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Inflation Rises Less in April, Providing Slight Relief to American Consumers
The Consumer Price Index rose 3.4% in April compared to the previous year, down from 3.5% in March, the Labor Department reported on Wednesday (15). The “core” index – which excludes the volatile prices of food and fuel to give a sense of the underlying trend – rose 3.6% last month, down from 3.8% the…
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House Prices in the U.S. Have Increased 47% Since Early 2020
House prices have risen by 47.1% since the beginning of 2020. This data comes from a recent analysis of the Case-Shiller National Home Price Index, which showed that home prices grew by 30.1% and 44.7% during the decades of the 1990s and 2010s, respectively. There are several factors behind the current price increase. Years of…
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Thanks to a New Type of Visa, It’s Easier to Live in Some Countries
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New visa programs and tax incentives are making it easier for many to arrange life and start anew abroad, with countries like Portugal, Spain, and Costa Rica leading the way.
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Leaders in AI Collaborate for Brazil’s Climate Resilience
AI/R, a global leader in technology specializing in Data, AI, and Generative AI services, announced a plan to dedicate resources to pro bono programs over the coming years, aiming to harness the power of AI and data analytics. The program is a joint effort with global technology partners such as AWS, and leading Brazilian IT…