Digital Euro Advances as European Parliament Backs Negotiations — A Signal for South America's CBDC Debate
The European Parliament has voted to enter formal negotiations on the creation of a digital euro, approving key privacy protections, mandatory business acceptance, and a cap on individual holdings. The move adds fresh mo…
South America's Intangible Economy: Brazil and the Region Face a Knowledge-Investment Reckoning
Global investment in intangible assets crossed USD 10 trillion for the first time in 2025, and new data from WIPO confirm Brazil's place among the world's largest such investors — but the broader South American picture reveals a region still working out how to compete in an economy increasingly built on software, data, and ideas rather than machinery and buildings.
Brazil and the Intangible Economy: How South America Is Navigating the Global Shift to Knowledge-Based Growth
A landmark WIPO and Luiss Business School report reveals that global intangible investment surpassed USD 10 trillion for the first time in 2025, with Brazil ranking among the world's largest investors in intellectual property, software, and R&D. The findings raise urgent questions about whether South America's broader region can convert this momentum into lasting competitive advantage.
Technology and Innovation Emerge as Central Pillars of South America's Economic Strategy
Governments and private sectors across South America are increasingly turning to technological development and innovation ecosystems to drive long-term economic growth. The region faces both structural challenges and significant opportunities as it works to diversify away from commodity-dependent economies.
South America's Digital Economy Gains Ground Across Key Sectors
Countries across South America are accelerating their adoption of digital technologies, reshaping industries from agriculture to financial services. The shift reflects both public investment in infrastructure and growing private sector demand for tech-driven solutions.
Economy
Digital Euro Advances as European Parliament Backs Negotiations — A Signal for South America's CBDC Debate
The European Parliament has voted to enter formal negotiations on the creation of a digital euro, approving key privacy protections, mandatory busines…
South America's Intangible Economy: Brazil and the Region Face a Knowledge-Investment Reckoning
Global investment in intangible assets crossed USD 10 trillion for the first time in 2025, and new data from WIPO confirm Brazil's place among the wor…
Raw Materials Drive Economic Expansion Across the South American Continent
South American nations continue to rely heavily on commodity exports — including soybeans, copper, lithium, and crude oil — as primary drivers of GDP growth and foreign exchange earnings. The region's vast natural resour…

Technology and Innovation Emerge as Central Pillars of South America's Economic Strategy
Governments and private sectors across South America are increasingly turning to technological development and innovation ecosystems to drive long-ter…
South America's Digital Economy Gains Ground Across Key Sectors
Countries across South America are accelerating their adoption of digital technologies, reshaping industries from agriculture to financial services. T…
Brazil and the Intangible Economy: How South America Is Navigating the Global Shift to Knowledge-Based Growth
A landmark WIPO and Luiss Business School report reveals that global intangible investment surpassed USD 10 trillion for the first time in 2025, with Brazil ranking among the world's largest investors in intellectual pro…
Foreign Investment Returns to South America as Commodity Strength and Policy Shifts Reshape the Region
South America has re-emerged as a destination for global capital flows, driven by strong commodity demand, currency stabilization efforts, and structu…
Argentina's MSCI Reclassification Bid Shapes the Outlook for Foreign Capital Flows
Argentina's potential reclassification within the MSCI index system has emerged as a pivotal factor for international investors weighing exposure to t…
Regional Commerce Strengthens Economic Ties Across South America
Expanding trade agreements and growing intra-regional commerce are driving economic momentum across South America. Nations throughout the continent are deepening partnerships that reduce dependence on distant markets and…

Brazil's Economic Reach Extends Throughout the South American Region
As the largest economy in South America, Brazil plays a central role in shaping trade flows, investment patterns, and financial stability across neigh…
Milei's Austerity Program Enters a Defining Phase as Argentina Seeks Sustained Recovery
Argentina's government faces a pivotal period as its sweeping fiscal reforms move from emergency stabilization toward longer-term economic consolidati…




