Investments and Business

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

Ava Stringer

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…

La Paz, in Bolivia: How informal economies influence pricing and competitive strategy

Investments and Business

How Informal Economies Shape Pricing in La Paz, Bolivia

Ava Stringer

La Paz and the prominence of informal economic activityLa Paz, Bolivia’s administrative capital, is a high-altitude urban center where formal and informal economic activity coexist tightly. The informal economy in…

How do companies measure AI ROI beyond cost savings?

Investments and Business

Unlocking AI Value: Beyond Simple Cost Savings ROI

Ava Stringer

Artificial intelligence investments are no longer judged solely by how much money they save. While automation and efficiency gains remain important, leading organizations evaluate AI return on investment through a…

Jamaica: What makes PPP projects bankable in small island economies

Investments and Business

What Drives Bankability for PPP Projects in Jamaica (Small Islands)

Ava Stringer

Jamaica demonstrates both the potential and the limitations that influence public-private partnerships (PPPs) throughout small island economies, and in this setting, bankable PPPs capable of drawing long-term commercial financing on…

Gambia: RSE en agricultura que impulsa cadenas justas y capacitación rural

Investments and Business

Paraguay’s Agribusiness: Investor Challenges in Land, Water, Logistics

Ava Stringer

Paraguay stands out as a strategically vital, resource-abundant destination for agribusiness investment, offering extensive underused farmland, plentiful renewable water, and low-cost power supplied by major hydroelectric facilities. Its main limitations…

How are co-investments reshaping the economics of private equity deals?

Investments and Business

Why are scenario analysis and stress testing becoming standard in investing?

Ava Stringer

Scenario analysis and stress testing serve as analytical approaches that allow investors to gauge how portfolios, assets, or strategies could behave under a variety of future circumstances. Scenario analysis considers…

¿Qué tendencias están cambiando el desarrollo de software con generación de código por IA?

Investments and Business

How to Price AI-Native Software: Key Models & Tips

Ava Stringer

Understanding Pricing for AI-Native SoftwareAI-native software stands apart from conventional SaaS because intelligence is not an extra layer but the fundamental offering; costs stem from data intake, model training or…

Investments and Business

Private Equity Deals: The Co-Investment Revolution

Ava Stringer

Co-investments allow limited partners, such as pension funds, sovereign investors, and family offices, to invest directly alongside a private equity sponsor in a specific deal. Instead of committing capital solely…

Investments and Business

The Significance of the Real Interest Rate

Ava Stringer

Comprehending the True Interest RateIn the realm of finance and economics, interest rates are crucial. They affect all aspects, from the expense of loans to the yields on savings and…