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Diario actualizado de economía y finanzas - International Journal of Economics & Finance 21 de abril de 2026
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· The spring of 2026 brings with it one of the most storied traditions in the global sporting calendar: the Grand National at Aintree
Often described as the "ultimate test of horse and rider," this iconic steeplechase transcends the boundaries of niche equestrianism to become a mainstream cultural phenomenon. For many, it represents a unique annual entry point into the world of sports analysis, sparking a massive surge in demand for comprehensive "how-to" guides and statistical breakdowns. In an era where digital integrity is paramount, fans increasingly rely on sophisticated, regulated platforms to navigate the complexities of the race. Leading services like BetBoom have set a high bar in this regard, functioning as a fully licensed sports betting platform that prioritizes rigorous data security and strict compliance with national regulations. By focusing on a transparent user experience and maintaining a reputation for fair play, such platforms ensure that the excitement of the 4.25-mile challenge remains centered on the athletic prowess of the Thoroughbreds and the strategic brilliance of the jockeys.
| | Torrevieja Mayor, Eduardo Dolon, with the Assessor for International Residents, Jean Paul Mulero Torres, at Expo Torrevieja, November 2025. |
· Excitement is building for the return of Expo Torrevieja, one of the Southern Costa Blanca’s most popular lifestyle events, which will take place on Saturday and Sunday, 11 and 12 April, at the Auditorio Internacional de Torrevieja
Now firmly established as a highlight of the local calendar, the two-day expo promises a lively showcase of everything that makes the area such a vibrant place to live, work and visit. With free admission and free parking, organisers are expecting close to 10,000 visitors over the weekend.
Exclusive interview
· ISLAMABAD: Tall and composed, the president of Kazakhstan entered the room with an assured calm, greeting everyone with a warm handshake before we took our seats
From the outset, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev carried the ease of a seasoned statesman and the confidence of a man who has helped shape a modern nation. Often described as one of the architects of contemporary Kazakhstan, Tokayev is best known for advancing the concept of a ‘listening state’, a governing philosophy rooted in listening to the people first and translating their concerns into opportunities, reforms and practical solutions. This was an exclusive one-on-one interview with this correspondent on Wednesday at a local hotel in Islamabad.
· In Moscow the Adviser to the President of the Russian Federation and Executive Secretary of the Organizing Committee of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum Anton Kobyakov met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Russian Federation Botirzhon Asadov
| | The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the Russian Federation, Botirzhon Asadov. |
The discussion focused on the current state and future prospects of Russian-Uzbek cooperation, as well as preparations for the Uzbek delegation’s participation in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2026. Special emphasis was placed on shaping an enlarged delegation from Uzbekistan marking its first planned participation in the Forum in an expanded format.
| | José Astorqui, CEO of CREW REINSURANCE BROKERS. |
· The company continues to solidify its presence across Latin America and the Caribbean, following several years of consistent growth in the reinsurance market
CREW REINSURANCE BROKERS announces the launch of its new brand and corporate identity, marking the culmination of its transformation initiated under the name ATL RE in 2016. This evolution responds to the growth experienced by the company in recent years and reflects the maturity achieved by the project in the Latin American and Caribbean reinsurance market.
| | Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed establishing the office of vice president during the Jan. 20 National Kurultai in Kyzylorda (Photo credit: Akorda). |
· President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined Kazakhstan’s ongoing political reforms, foreign policy priorities, and digital transformation agenda during the National Kurultai (Congress) in Kyzylorda on Jan. 20, stressing national unity amid global uncertainty
Constitutional reform and referendum
Tokayev said the reforms launched in 2022, together with upcoming initiatives to be submitted to a national referendum, mark a transition from the 1995 constitutional model to a fundamentally new system. He emphasized that public support for these changes would lead to a renewal of Kazakhstan’s political system and strengthen long-term stability.
Attacks on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium
· The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan expresses its serious concern over the attacks carried out on January 13, 2026 by unmanned aerial vehicles against three tankers en route to the marine terminal of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) in the Black Sea
In this regard, during immediate meetings with ambassadors of several European countries, as well as with representatives of the United States and other international partners, we emphasized the urgent need to take effective measures to ensure the security of hydrocarbon transportation, including along maritime routes, in full compliance with international law.
· The Russian Federation assumed presidency of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) on 1 January 2026 and will preside over the organization under the theme ‘Collective Security in a Multipolar World: A Common Goal, a Shared Responsibility’
As part of its year-long presidency, Russia will host the International Forum for Collective Security, a new platform for dialogue on a wide range of pressing issues of international and regional security. The Forum was established by decision of the Collective Security Council of the CSTO, and this will be its inaugural meeting. The event is organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and operated by the Roscongress Foundation.
| | Tokayev emphasized balanced diplomacy in his recent interview with the Turkistan newspaper on Jan. 5. (Photo credit: Akorda) |
ASTANA – In the second half of 2025, Kazakhstan’s foreign policy gained particular momentum, marked by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s intensive schedule of high-level international engagements across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. Tokayev said the pace and geography of these contacts reflect Kazakhstan’s growing international standing and demand as a responsible actor in global affairs. In his Jan. 5 interview with the Turkistan newspaper, Tokayev noted that, in addition to outbound visits, Astana hosted leaders for talks consistently focused on economic cooperation, investment, and global coordination. As a result of these engagements, documents to develop Kazakhstan’s priority sectors were signed last year.
· The corresponding directive was signed by the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin on 12 November 2025
The International Arctic Forum is a key international platform for discussing the socio-economic development of the Arctic region, attracting investment and establishing international cooperation. The Forum is organized by the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the Government of the Russian Federation.
· At 06:21 CET on 17 November, the Copernicus Sentinel-6B satellite – the latest milestone in Europe’s ocean-monitoring capability – lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA
Operated by EUMETSAT on behalf of the European Commission for its Copernicus Programme, Copernicus Sentinel-6B* will deliver high-precision measurements of sea level and freshwater systems. Its data will enhance weather, ocean state and climate forecasts and support effective water management, helping to safeguard communities and livelihoods. Once fully operational, Copernicus Sentinel-6B will take over from its twin, Copernicus Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, as the world’s reference mission for high precision satellite altimetry. By providing measurements to support the calibration of all ocean-surface missions, it enables all marine users worldwide to benefit from reliable and accurate data.
· For more information, see the EUMETSAT website
· Following a successful inaugural event in 2024, the Morocco Showcase Summit is back, once again positioning the Kingdom as Africa’s premier destination for tourism and hospitality investment
CASABLANCA, Morocco.- The summit, a collaboration between the Société Marocaine d'Ingénierie Touristique and API Events, will take place at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca on 19-20 November 2025, convening international investors, developers, financiers, and global hospitality leaders. The return of the summit comes as Morocco’s tourism sector demonstrates unprecedented momentum, bolstered by its selection to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup and a strategic national goal to attract 26 million tourists by 2030. The Morocco Showcase Summit serves as the definitive platform for deal-making and exploring the dynamic opportunities within one of Africa’s fastest-growing markets.
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· The Roscongress Foundation and the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed a memorandum of understanding as part of Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said’s state visit to Russia
The Sultan of Oman and Russian President Vladimir Putin both attended the official ceremony to exchange folders with the memorandum, which aims to promote cooperation between the Roscongress Foundation and the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry by establishing effective communication between experts and the business communities of Oman and Russia.
· Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will travel to Vietnam next week with the aim of strengthening economic and trade relations, a very timely move following the tariff hikes imposed by his US counterpart, Donald Trump
One week after US President Donald Trump announced global and country-specific tariffs, Sánchez will make his first trip to Asia this year, which will inevitably be marked by the situation generated by these trade tariffs, which are affecting stock markets around the world. Sánchez will take advantage of his Asian trip to also visit China, and there have been rumors of extending his trip to India, although this has not yet been confirmed. With this trip to Vietnam, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will seek to strengthen economic and trade relations as part of a diversification strategy that the government believes is gaining relevance following the US-led trade war. The trip had been planned for some time, and therefore, government sources emphasize that it is not a reaction to the tariff announcement, nor is it a trip against anyone.
- Analysis by Quasar Elizundia, Expert Research Strategist - Pepperstone
“Gold once again proves why it remains the go-to asset for investors during turbulent times, reaching a new all-time high after surpassing the $3,100 per ounce mark earlier this week. This unprecedented move not only far exceeds the previous $3,000 record but also cements the precious metal as the top-performing asset in the first quarter of the year, with a gain of nearly 19%, marking the strongest quarterly performance in nearly four decades.
· Broken contracts, forgotten promises, broken agreements. This is the trail of complaints, currently verbal, from the FOBI company in Europe
A company that boasts of being a leader in technology and innovation, what it leads is the study of an alleged scam by several Spanish lawyers against the directors, personally against them, allegedly responsible for having deceived certain European companies, Spanish firms and advisors from the Iberian Peninsula. Fobi offers mobile wallet and data intelligence solutions to help make digital transformation easy for any business, but in reality it is an alleged default club. Unpaid invoices, unfulfilled contracts, a company that has become a gigantic lie.
· The 2025 Global South Financiers Forum, themed "Illuminating Global South", is set to be held in Beijing from March 19 to 21
| | Photo shows the exterior of the National Financial Information Center where the 2025 Global South Financiers Forum will be held. | BEIJING (Xinhua) -- The 2025 Global South Financiers Forum, themed "Illuminating Global South", is set to be held in Beijing from March 19 to 21. Photo shows the exterior of the National Financial Information Center where the 2025 Global South Financiers Forum will be held. Global South countries, with combined GDP accounting for over 40 percent of the globe, have contributed as high as 80 percent of the global economic growth over the past two decades. China, as a member of the Global South, has been actively promoting South-South cooperation.
· By Written by Antonio Di Giacomo, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com
The Mexican peso began March 2025 with a significant depreciation, reaching the $20.70 per dollar zone after fluctuating between $20.40 and $20.50 per dollar in the last session of February. This decline is mainly due to the uncertainty generated by the possible implementation of the 25% tariffs on Mexican imports imposed by the United States, which has caused nervousness in financial markets. Additionally, the weakening of the currency has been driven by increased demand for U.S. dollars amid global economic uncertainty and investors' risk aversion.
· One of those enduring, classic life dilemmas is choosing whether to buy or rent a house
It is right up there with decisions between tea or coffee and dogs or cats. Although the response seems clear at first, it is anything but easy. If you have ever wondered, "Should I keep renting, or is it finally time to take the plunge into homeownership?", keep reading!
· The Spanish newspaper clarified that there is audio evidence supporting the published statements and denied that its former journalist had fabricated content
The newspaper El Mundo issued an official statement in which it denies the versions spread by some media outlets and social media users who accused journalist Javier Negre of having fabricated an interview published in the Crónica supplement in February 2016. The text, signed by the management of the Spanish newspaper, seeks to "clarify the reality of the facts" and reaffirm the outlet's commitment to informative truthfulness.
· By Rania Gule, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com
At the beginning of 2025, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) remains stubbornly stable, starting the day at 108.40 points, continuing its upward trajectory from the previous year. The recent significant shifts in financial markets cannot be overlooked, as the DXY added about 7% to its annual gains in 2024, reflecting the strength of the U.S. dollar amid a combination of economic and financial factors. This strength comes at a time when the U.S. continues to maintain relatively high interest rates compared to other economies, enhancing the dollar's appeal as a safe-haven asset for investors. As a result, expectations for 2025 remain positive for the U.S. dollar, given the ongoing interest rate differentials between the U.S. and other major economies.
Citi Wealth Releases Outlook 2025 - Growth Amid Discord
· Today, Citi Wealth released its full-year Wealth Outlook for 2025 – Growth Amid Discord: Strategies for a “Rule-Breaking” Expansion
NEW YORK – The report offers detailed perspectives on the global economic, market and geopolitical landscape ahead. Having defied usually reliable recession signals, the global economic expansion is expected to continue in 2025 and 2026. Citi Wealth forecasts world GDP to rise 2.9% in 2025 and 2026, up from 2.6% in 2024, with the U.S. remaining the primary growth engine. Forecasted U.S. growth for 2025 has also been updated to 2.4%. “We are advising our investors to keep core portfolios fully invested for the long-term while being wary of over-concentrated portfolios,” said Steven Wieting, Chief Investment Strategist and Economist for Citi Wealth. “The long period of sharp outperformance for U.S. large cap equities has reduced future returns while many other assets – including smaller cap U.S. growth and international markets – offer potential opportunity.”
· By: Rania Gule, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com
U.S. stock markets are on edge ahead of the much-anticipated Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report, a key indicator of the health of the American economy. The Dow Jones index (US30) has seen a slight decline since yesterday, settling at 44,737 during Friday’s trading—a drop of around 250 points. This reflects the cautious sentiment prevailing among investors. While this drop may appear modest, it signals that the markets are at a crucial juncture around the 45,000-point level—a significant psychological and technical barrier that cannot be ignored. From my perspective, overall market sentiment remains largely optimistic, with stocks nearing record levels. However, anxiety about the upcoming report is weighing on price movements, especially given the unexpected outcomes of initial jobless claims data in recent weeks. Initial jobless claims rose to 224,000—the highest in six weeks—indicating growing disruptions in the labour market. Yet, despite their significance, these figures lack the comprehensive impact of the NFP report, which offers broader insights.
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65% of respondents in Citi’s latest Securities Services Whitepaper plan to use non-CBDC options to support digital securities settlements by 2026
· Regulatory clarity (77%) and Interoperability between networks and wallets (47%) are the top dependencies in enabling the widespread use of digital assets
London - With the ongoing commercialization of distributed ledger technology (DLT) and digital assets, the use of digital money going beyond central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is set to significantly increase, according to Citi’s latest and fourth edition of its Securities Services Evolution whitepaper series. 65% of respondents plan to use non-CBDC options like stablecoins, tokenized deposits, money market funds and digital payment systems to support cash and liquidity requirements for digital securities settlements by 2026, versus 15% who plan to use CBDCs. This is a stark contrast to the previous year where CBDCs were the preferred form of digital money at 52%.
Additional information may be found at
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· VinFast's status as a Vietnamese automaker might raise eyebrows for some, but it's a factor that shouldn't be dismissed
HANOI, VIETNAM.- VinFast, Vietnam's trailblazing automaker, is making waves in the electric vehicle scene with its VF 8 model. While it might not be a household name in Europe yet, the VF 8 offers a unique blend of style, technology, and value that's catching the eye of adventurous early adopters.
· The event organization industry has evolved into a dynamic and ever-changing field, particularly regarding bachelor parties and private celebrations
One of the leading platforms in this domain is Nightlife Zone, a site dedicated to offering unforgettable experiences for those looking to celebrate in a unique and memorable way.
· Market analysis on behalf of Samer Hasn Market Analyst and part of the Research Team at XS.com
Dow Jones Industrial Average managed to advance to more of its historical highs yesterday, surpassing the 40,300 level for the first time. The same applies to the S&P 500 index, which touched the level of 5666 before falling. The Dow Jones gains were supported by the second-heaviest stock in the index, Goldman Sachs, after better-than-expected earnings results for the Q2, in addition to optimism about the return of Donald Trump to the White House, betting on a less stringent regulatory environment and the near certainty of the possibility of an interest rate cut next September.
| | Photo shows that the exhibition booth of Shaanxi Blower (Group) Co., Ltd at the Hannover Messe 2024 held from April 22 to 26 in Hanover, Germany. (Source: Shaangu) |
· The Hannover Messe 2024, an international industrial fair, was held from Monday to Friday in Hanover, Germany
BEIJING (Xinhua) -- The Hannover Messe 2024, an international industrial fair, was held from Monday to Friday in Hanover, Germany. This year's exhibition attracted nearly 4,000 exhibitors from about 60 countries and regions, among which Chinese exhibitors accounted for 30 percent of total. At the exhibition, Shaanxi Blower (Group) Co., Ltd ("Shaangu" for short) showcased a model named "low-carbon energy-saving smart energy interconnection island".
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