Tiziana Barghini

Aramco recently became the world’s most valuable publicly listed company, taking the crown from Apple.

International trade remains robust, even as the world’s multinationals  reshore, near-shore and otherwise reshape the interlocking pieces. 

Unionization efforts at Apple, Amazon and Starbucks appear to be exceptions to the rule of fewer workers in unions overall.

Raj Subramaniam—FedEx's executive VP and chief marketing and communications officer—replaces founder Frederick W. Smith as president and CEO.

Reducing carbon emissions needs a tandem public and private effort.

The recuperation of Spain’s economy will take longer than hoped.

As economies start to grow again, central bankers face the tricky question of when to ease off the gas—or even tap the brakes. 

Luisa Gómez Bravo, global head of BBVA Corporate & Investment Banking, speaks to Global Finance about the bank’s uniqueness and how it handled Covid-19’s changes.

Skies are brightening for advanced economies, but emerging markets face extra challenges post-Covid.

Julio Velarde, governor of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP), discusses economic growth and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic with Global Finance.

Roberto Campos Neto, President of the Central Bank of Brazil, discusses the bank’s outlook and possible future risks with Global Finance.

Yannis Stournaras, central bank governor of the Bank of Greece, talks to Global Finance about the outlook for 2022 and potential risks.

Alejandro Díaz de León, governor of the Bank of Mexico, speaks to Global Finance about navigating the pandemic as an emerging market and Mexico’s economic outlook. 

The virtual economy prompts growth throughout Portugal.

The ECB moves forward with plans to create a digital Euro and digital wallets for consumers.

A new day is dawning for renewable energy in Central America.

Central Americans are eager to welcome tourists again.

Many telecoms are splitting with the entertainment companies they acquired to focus on their core businesses which demand serious technology investments.

American corporations have become less shy about taking sides in political controversies.

Any project for introducing a worldwide global minimum tax is likely to meet opposition from countries, like Ireland, that used low corporate tax rates to attract business.

Milton Maluhy Filho, CEO of Itaú Unibanco, discusses the impact of Covid-19 and what makes bank unique.

Chamath Palihapitiya made his initial impact as an investor while still at Facebook, through stakes in Palantir, Pure Storage, Playdom and BumpTop as well as Tesla, Amazon and Slack.

The US Consumer Price Index gained 1.7% in the past 12 months and economists are expecting inflation to easily surpass the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.

Former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi becomes Prime Minister of Italy.

Catholic investing joins Islamic finance, ESG metrics, and green bonds as a way of making money ethically.

Kate Dodson, Vice President for Global Health at the UN Foundation, discusses WHO’s Strategic Preparedness Response Plan.

Who gets it, how much—and when—could make or break economies this year.

Massimiano Tellini, Intesa Sanpaolo’s global head of Circular Economy, speaks to Global Finance about what a circular economy is and why it is relevant now.

From high growth to laggard status, Spain has felt the pandemic’s economic sting. Now, a budget crisis threatens its recovery.

Billionaire wealth grew despite the global pandemic, particularly for those in tech, health care, and industrials.

What can policymakers do to ensure their nations—and the world—prosper after the Covid crisis passes?

Julio Velarde, chairman of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru, talked to Global Finance about the impact of Covid-19 and expectations for the future.

The president of the Central Bank of Brazil talks to Global Finance.

The governor of the Bank of Italy shares thoughts with Global Finance.

José Cantero, president of the Central Bank of Paraguay sits down with Global Finance to discuss how the current state of the world is affecting Paraguay’s economy.

Governor of the Central Bank of Chile shares insights with Global Finance.

Our 26th annual report grading the world’s central bankers considers their responses to the high-stress conditions wrought by the pandemic. 

The governor of the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic speaks to Global Finance.

CEO Gonzalo Gortázar discusses CaixaBank’s distinctive socially responsible model, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and its future following its merger with Bankia. 

The Covid-19 crisis derailed Portugal’s economic comeback. Can stimulus, fiscal prudence and an attractive climate for retirees get it back on track?

The high-stakes battle is being watched closely as a showdown over the vast commercial power of the iPhone producer.

Commercial real estate is being reshaped by the health crisis, offering both risk and opportunity.

The risk that tenants will fall behind on rent payments or go out of business under the stresses of the global coronavirus pandemic is enormous.

Declining stock markets spell opportunities for family offices. But with some countries responding to the Covid-19 crisis better than others, geography matters.  

A squeeze on jobs and wages in the US and other developed countries will translate into fewer remittances, affecting less-developed regions such as Central and Latin America.

Most 2020 annual general meetings will be conducted virtually, possibly sparking a permanent change in shareholder participation.

The ECB announced that it will accept bonds below investment grade as collateral for its bank financing facility.

Millions of people have been forced to work from home, companies struggle to stay connected and keep productivity up.

Natasha Lamb is managing partner and director of Equity Research and Shareholder Engagement at Arjuna Capital, an investment firm focusing on sustainability and impact. Arjuna allows clients to align investments with their values. Global Finance asked Lamb to explain strategy and results.

Coronavirus crisis puts expertise in command.