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Economy

Retail sales were unexpectedly flat in December

Economy

December Sees Unexpectedly Flat Retail Sales

Peter G. Killigang

December is typically regarded as a peak month for US retail, driven by holiday spending and end‑of‑year deals, yet consumer outlays unexpectedly flattened, providing a more restrained view of household…

France: How companies finance innovation while managing labor and compliance obligations

Economy

France: Navigating Innovation Finance & Compliance

Peter G. Killigang

France blends an extensive public safety net and fairly protective labor regulations with a robust landscape of public incentives, bank lending, venture capital, and corporate R&D. This combination offers both…

Jeff Bezos-owned Washington Post conducts widespread layoffs, gutting a third of its staff

Economy

A Third of Washington Post Staff Laid Off by Jeff Bezos’s Company

Peter G. Killigang

The most recent round of layoffs at The Washington Post became a decisive turning point for one of the United States’ most prominent newsrooms.Aside from the direct job losses, the…

Amsterdam, in the Netherlands: What founders should know about option plans and taxation

Economy

Amsterdam Startup Founders: Equity & Tax Essentials

Peter G. Killigang

Building a team through equity incentives is commonplace among Amsterdam startups, yet Dutch tax and employment rules heavily influence how option arrangements function in real-world scenarios. This guide outlines practical…

Paris, in France: What investors expect from ESG disclosures and audit readiness

Economy

ESG & Audit Readiness: Investor Perspectives from Paris, France

Peter G. Killigang

Paris occupies a central place in the sustainability and finance conversation. As the birthplace of the 2015 international climate accord, the city and its financial institutions have high visibility on…

Germany: How Mittelstand-style management builds long-term competitiveness

Economy

Beyond Short-Term: The Mittelstand Approach to German Competitiveness

Peter G. Killigang

Germany’s economic strength and industrial prominence stem not so much from major multinational giants as from a broad network of medium-sized firms that favor durability over immediate returns. This article…

Trump and northeastern governors push for massive electricity auction to make tech giants defray costs

Economy

Trump, Northeast Governors Push for Tech-Funded Power Grid

Peter G. Killigang

As electricity demand accelerates across the United States, a new proposal has pushed the energy consumption of leading technology companies into sharp focus, sparking a broader debate over infrastructure, expenses…

Brussels, in Belgium: How EU regulation shapes product strategy and market entry

Economy

The Influence of EU Regulation in Brussels on Product Strategy & Market Entry

Peter G. Killigang

Brussels stands not only as a key commercial gateway to the Benelux region but also as Europe’s central regulatory hub, home to the European Commission, the Council, and a major…

Economy

When a Bad Credit Report Hinders Employment

Peter G. Killigang

A background check can ultimately determine whether a job offer moves forward, yet the guidelines defining what employers are allowed to examine are changing quickly. Throughout the United States, credit…

Billete De 20 Dólares Estadounidenses Enrollado

Economy

Mexico: Business Solutions for Currency & Inflation Risk in Contracts

Peter G. Killigang

Mexico offers deep trade and investment linkages with global partners and a diversified domestic market. That makes long-term contracts — infrastructure concessions, multi-year supply agreements, project finance loans, and energy…