Mexico is benefitting from US firms’ near-shoring manufacturing operations since Covid-19 and the recent supply chain crisis. One way to validate this is by reviewing trade data between the two countries. According to recent data, Mexico’s trade with the US has increased year-over-year for the second consecutive month in January of this year. The following …

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The Real Return of the S&P 500 Index which accounts for inflation over the last century is shown in the chart below. During periods of high inflation (red zones) such as from 1929 to 1958 it took over a decade to move higher than previous highs. Despite inflation, a $100 investment in 1913 would have …

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Amazon is the world’s top river based on volume discharge. It carries over 20% of the world’s freshwater to the sea. Africa’s Congo river comes second followed by Orinoco river of South America. Click to enlarge Source: Insightartist

The US equity market has been one of the best performing markets in the world over the long term. The benchmark S&P 500 has grown steadily through various crises and events from 1970 thru 2022. Based on total returns of the index an investment of $10,000 in 1970 would have risen in value to over …

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Many countries allow dual citizenship allowing people to take advantage of the best of both worlds. For instance one country may offer excellent job opportunities and earning potential while another country may have better climate or social safety net during retirement. The following infographic shows the countries that allow dual citizenship and other details such …

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