Investments and Business

During the last quarter of 2024, the growth of the United States economy slowed down, achieving an annualized rate of 2.3%, compared to the 3.1% seen in the previous quarter. This reduction happened even with strong consumer spending, which has consistently fueled economic activity.Consistent Strength in Consumer SpendingHousehold spending, a vital element of the country's economic production, remained strong throughout this time. Families consistently spent on a variety of goods and services, supporting the economic performance positively. This persistent expenditure suggests that consumers retain confidence, even in the face of possible economic challenges.Elements Influencing the DecelerationDiversos factores contribuyeron a la…

Durante el cuarto trimestre de 2024, la economía de Estados Unidos presentó una desaceleración en su crecimiento, aumentando a un ritmo anualizado del 2.3%, una bajada en comparación con el 3.1% registrado el trimestre anterior. Este enfriamiento se produjo a pesar de un fuerte gasto de los consumidores, que creció a una tasa del 4.2% en el mismo lapso de tiempo.In the fourth quarter of 2024, the United States economy experienced a deceleration in growth, expanding at an annualized rate of 2.3%, a decline from the 3.1% observed in the previous quarter. This slowdown occurred despite robust consumer spending, which…

In recent news, a leading beverage producer has begun recalling certain products in the United Kingdom because of worries about high chemical concentrations in specific drink batches. The recall applies to multipacks containing 300ml cans of a well-known sugar-free drink, marked with best-before dates of 31st October and 30th November 2023. The company has reassured its customers that most of its items, such as regular cans and all glass and plastic bottles available in the UK, are not impacted by this recall.Recall InformationThe recall was initiated after identifying levels of a particular chemical compound that exceeded acceptable limits in certain…

La economía de España se dispone a afrontar varios retos y posibilidades en 2025. De acuerdo con el estudio 'Perspectivas 2025' desarrollado por BBVA Research, se prevé un crecimiento constante y moderado, potenciado principalmente por áreas como el turismo, la construcción y la adopción de estrategias sostenibles.Miguel Cardoso, principal economista de BBVA Research para España, señala que, aunque en 2024 se temía un posible estancamiento económico debido al incremento de los tipos de interés y la inflación, las proyecciones se han ajustado al alza gracias a la mejora en el empleo y las exportaciones de servicios. Para 2025, se anticipa…