United States
Laredo Hits Record $199B Trade in 1H 2026, Boosts Manufacturing Role
Laredo's cross-border trade hit a record US$199.21 billion in 1H 2026, driven by advanced manufacturing growth.
Puebla Allocates MX$1 Billion for Airport Expansion and Improvement
Puebla invests MX$1B to expand Hermanos Serdán Airport, boosting tourism and connectivity with a modernized terminal.
JLL Capital Markets arranges $213M refinancing for industrial portfolio
JLL Capital Markets arranged $213M refinancing for 8 Class A industrial buildings across major U.S. markets.
Trump Hosts Shield of the Americas Summit to Combat Drug Cartels
President Trump urges Latin American leaders to use military force against cartels at the Shield of the Americas Summit.
US Executive Order Elevates Space as Core Domain of National Power
Washington's new order emphasizes US space dominance, featuring lunar missions and partnership opportunities for Israel.
Ukraine's Prosperity Plan Faces Investment Challenge Amid Conflict
The prosperity plan faces investment challenges amid conflict, as BlackRock advises. U.S. and EU pledged $500B.
Big Tech urges Congress to pass SPEED Act for AI infrastructure reform
Big Tech firms, including OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft, are advocating for Congress to expedite AI infrastructure permits.
NextEra and Google Partner to Restart Duane Arnold Nuclear Plant in Iowa
NextEra Energy and Google collaborate to restart Iowa's Duane Arnold Energy Center, powering AI with nuclear energy.
High Debt Levels Signal Future Financial Crises, Ignored by Trump
In "This Time Is Different," Rogoff and Reinhart highlight high public debt as a key indicator of financial crises.
Water Scarcity Threatens Northern Mexico's Economic Growth and Energy Transition
Northern Mexico's economic growth in manufacturing and energy is threatened by severe water scarcity, says WEF.
