Investments and Business

Valentine’s Day: this is the volume of Colombian flowers that will be sold – Sectors – Economy

Valentine’s Day: this is the volume of Colombian flowers that will be sold – Sectors – Economy

The fresh flowers that a lover from Fort Lauderdale, in South Florida, in the United States, will give to his beloved tomorrow to celebrate the Valentine's Day They have traveled almost 2,500 kilometers since they were cultivated on the El Eclipse farm in Tocancipá, Cundinamarca, owned by the Ayurá company.(Also read: Jorge Iván González: 'Development Plan without dictatorial powers') In one day of work, Luz Dary Cortés removes at least 1,000 stems of carnations red like pomodoro, pink like joddie or white like moonlight. These go directly to the post-harvest, where they are classified and 'bonchan', that is, the bouquets…
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The new image of inflation – Sectors – Economy

The new image of inflation – Sectors – Economy

As of early February 2022, the breakeven rate of five-year consumer price index (CPI) inflation five years from now in the US bond market was around 2% per year, a figure which corresponds to a chain-weighted personal consumption expenditure (PCE) inflation forecast of 1.6% per year within 5 to 10 years. With inflation of 1.6% falling well below the US Federal Reserve's 2% target, I entered that month feeling pretty good about being on the "Transitional Team," or at least the "Team the Fed understood things” or in the “Team inflation expectations remain solidly anchored”. But then, later that month,…
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How much is a divorce in Colombia worth?  – Personal Finance – Economics

How much is a divorce in Colombia worth? – Personal Finance – Economics

In 2022 in Colombia, according to the Superintendence of Notaries and Registry, 20,284 couples divorced. This process not only implies emotional consequences, but also economic ones. When a civil marriage is contracted and both parties want to end it, it can be done from a Notary with a deed called divorce. But, when it was celebrated by the Catholic Church or by another religion recognized by the State, divorce is called cessation of the civil effects of religious marriage, and it is also done in a Notary.According to 'Notary 19', this process does not have an exact value and depends…
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Former Employment and Pensions Minister reveals the reasons for her resignation – Sectors – Economy

Former Employment and Pensions Minister reveals the reasons for her resignation – Sectors – Economy

On February 3rd it became known that Flor Esther Salazar, who held the Vice Ministry of Labor and Pensions, presented her letter to the Minister of Labor, Gloria Inés Ramírez. Initially, he spoke through his account Twitterin which he wrote: "I am waiting to be able to speak with the president who I have had and I appreciate all the trust", because the information was leaked in the media.(Also read: Why did you resign as vice minister of labor? Minister Gloria Inés Ramírez responds) After this, it was learned that the vice minister handed over to Ramírez a letter stating…
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