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Launchers and Space Transportation: Critical Infrastructure for the New Orbital Economy

At the heart of the space economy is the launcher and orbital transportation subsector. Much more than simple take-off vectors, these systems constitute the gateway to off-planet activity, enabling the placement of satellites, payloads, manned missions and scientific experiments in low orbits (LEO), medium orbits (MEOs), geostationary orbits (GEO) and even interplanetary trajectories. In this […]

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Macro Monday – May 12, 2025

Last week marked a critical juncture for the U.S. economy, as strong labor data, monetary policy stability, and a major shift in international trade policy converged to shape a more complex but promising outlook. The April jobs report delivered a positive surprise, with 177,000 new jobs added, surpassing expectations and reinforcing the labor market’s resilience.

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Macro Monday – May 5

The first week of May opens with a familiar theme: uncertainty layered over fragility. After weeks of volatile markets, policy shifts, and inflationary pressure, all eyes were on the Federal Reserve’s May 1 meeting, and the latest jobs report offered fresh insight into whether the economy is slowing—or simply catching its breath. The Fed held

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Demographics and Borders: How Aging and Migration Are Redrawing the New Global Economic Scheme

The global economy is going through a structural inflection point driven by two simultaneous demographic trends: accelerated population ageing in developed and emerging economies, and tightening migration policies in multiple regions.   This article analyzes the economic implications of both phenomena, focusing on two critical dimensions: the supply of labor and the transformation of the consumption

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Macro Monday – April 28, 2025

Last week, the U.S. economy faced a confluence of challenges that are beginning to reshape the financial landscape. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised its U.S. GDP growth forecast for 2025 down to 1.8%, citing escalating trade tensions and policy uncertainties as the primary factors behind the downgrade. Inflation expectations have surged again, with one-year

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Implications of Digitalization on Monetary Policy

The digitalization of the financial system constitutes one of the most profound and disruptive transformations in the recent history of the global economy. Driven by exponential technological advances, this evolution has introduced new dynamics in financial intermediation; it has diversified the means of payment, and it has challenged the monetary authority of Central Banks through

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Macro Monday April 21, 2025

The U.S. economy is facing significant challenges as we navigate through April 2025. Recent developments have introduced a mix of policy decisions and economic indicators that suggest a period of heightened uncertainty. President Trump’s administration has proposed a substantial $4.5 trillion tax cut package, raising concerns about the fiscal deficit, which has already reached near-record

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Financial Digitalization, Profound Impacts on Today’s Society—and the One to Come

Financial digitalization has profoundly transformed the global economic landscape, affecting businesses, families, individuals, and especially traditional financial institutions. The ability to carry out financial transactions using only smartphones has simplified processes, increased financial inclusion, and encouraged innovation across the sector. Fintechs—companies that merge finance and technology—have played a central role in this shift. They’ve contributed

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Spaceports in the United States: Gateways to the Future of Space and Technologies for Launch Efficiency

  Over the past decade, space exploration has experienced an unprecedented renaissance, driven by both government agencies and a growing private industry. In this context, spaceports in the United States have emerged as crucial nodes for modern space operations. These ports not only facilitate rocket launches but are also designed to support a variety of

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