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What is an EV (Electric Vehicle) An EV is an acronym for an electric vehicle. EVs are vehicles that are either partially or fully powered by electric power. Electric vehicles…

The Caribbean has been blessed with picturesque landscapes, irresistible pristine beaches and a melting pot of races and cultural heritage, making it an idyllic vacation hotspot for scores of tourists…

International Market ReviewThe momentum witnessed in the first half of the year, waned in the third quarter of 2021 as near-term outlooks dimmed due to rising coronavirus cases globally owing…

Price pressures have been increasing markedly over the past few months – a trend that has been observed globally, as supply chain disruptions continue to sweep over some of the…

The US Federal Reserve (Fed) has the ability to influence the performance of the US economy and this indirectly impacts the performance of the stock market. The stock market can…

The Caribbean region has long been trapped in a vicious cycle of low economic growth and onerous debt, exacerbated by its inherently small, narrow and highly open economies, which increase…

In financial news today, much concern and discussion is being held about the US Federal Reserve System (Fed) tapering its asset purchases. Tapering in the world of finance, refers to…

While the Covid-19 pandemic and the Credit Crunch are two separate and unique events, they share common effects and consequences. The Global Financial Crisis (GFC) in 2008 materially disrupted the…

Global poverty is a colossal issue facing the world today and the Caribbean is no exception. According to the World Bank, extreme poverty can be defined as living on less…

Investors are becoming increasingly cautious about the potential impact that the recent resurgence in COVID-19 cases will have on the global economic recovery. The highly contagious Delta variant continues to…