The global economic growth could slow by 2.6 % in 2026, according to forecasts from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
According to the UN agency, this would initiate a period of fragility for world trade, falling from 4.7% in 2025 to between 1.5% and 2.5% in 2026,…
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Euro-pegged stablecoins challenge dollar dominance
Recent data from Avenue Digital Investments indicates that the rise of euro-pegged stablecoins is challenging the dollar's dominance in the crypto sector.
In this regard, the firm points out that euro-pegged stablecoins have just reached…
Bancamiga arrives at the CCCT: from where it will serve numerous businesses and individual customers
Bancamiga's growth continues, always keeping the convenience of its clients in mind. This Wednesday, May 20, the CCCT External Teller Window was inaugurated and blessed.
Located on the ground floor of the Tamanaco Shopping Center (first…
Latin American countries that lead global oil production
Data published by the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) shows that by 2025, the Latin America and Caribbean region will contribute approximately 11 % of the world's oil supply and nearly 6 % of its natural gas…
ChatGPT announces new personal finance management feature
OpenAI announced the beta testing phase with a group of users in the United States of a new ChatGPT feature that will allow customers to link their bank accounts and cards to receive recommendations on saving, investing, and payments.
This…
Repsol to increase gas production in Venezuela by 10 %
In a statement released on Thursday, May 14, Repsol CEO Josu Jon Imaz announced that the Spanish company will increase gas production in Venezuela by 10 %, specifically in the coastal Cardón IV block.
According to Imaz, this increase will…
Manufacturing, technology, and healthcare organizations: Industries most affected by ransomware in…
An analysis conducted in late 2025 by ESET, a leading company in proactive threat detection, highlighted the evolution of ransomware (data kidnapping) as one of trends to watch closely in 2026. This first quarter of the year confirms its…
Reactivating electrical infrastructure could help resolve crisis in Venezuela
Venezuela's National Electric System (SEN) is experiencing a new crisis due to increased domestic consumption. Engineer Elías Matta proposes the recovery and reactivation of inactive power plants as a way to resolve the blackouts.
The…
Venezuela’s economic growth expected to exceed 10 % by the end of 2026
The president of the National Council of Commerce and Services (Consecomercio), José Gregorio Rodríguez, indicated that Venezuela's economic growth could exceed 10% by the end of 2026.
Regarding the commercial sector, the president of the…
Monday, May 18th will be a bank holiday
The Superintendency of Banking Sector Institutions of Venezuela (Sudeban) announced that on Monday, May 18th, public and private sector bank branches will be closed due to the Ascension Day bank holiday.
The public is advised to take…
Fuel shortage hits Ecuador consumers
Ecuador is currently suffering the consequences of the gasoline price increase that went into effect on Tuesday, May 12, leading to fuel shortages and long lines at service stations.
The shortage of premium gasoline and diesel is critic, a…
Apple signs an agreement with Intel to manufacture chips for future devices
Apple and Intel reached a preliminary agreement, after a year of negotiations, for the manufacture of chips for some Apple devices.
It is not yet known which Apple products would be included in the agreement. However, the announcement…