International

What central banks can do when shocks come from outside

External shocks: central bank policy options

External shocks—from commodity price surges, wars, and pandemics to foreign monetary tightening and abrupt capital flow reversals—create swift and varied challenges for central banks. The suitable rea...

Economy

Monterrey, in Mexico: Why nearshoring decisions hinge on suppliers, talent, and infrastructure

How Monterrey, Mexico’s nearshoring success relies on suppliers, talent, infrastructure

Monterrey, Mexico, is a manufacturing and logistics powerhouse that sits at the intersection of North American supply chains and Mexico’s industrial heartland. As companies evaluat...

Investments and Business

What role do managed futures play in modern diversification?

The role of managed futures in portfolio diversification today

Managed futures are investment strategies that trade futures contracts across global markets, including equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. These strategies are typically run by professional managers using systematic, rules-based approaches, often referred to as ...