Mexico’s economy surprises to the upside, but outlook is weak

The Mexican economy grew 1.8 percent during the first half of 2025, surprising analysts who had anticipated a recession. However, the outlook is weak, with the consensus forecast for 2025 real (inflation-adjusted) GDP growth at 0.7 percent (fourth quarter over fourth quarter), implying an economic slowdown during the second half of 2025. SOURCE: Federal Reserve Bank of […]

Mexico promotes its semiconductor industry during Phoenix Semicon West 2025

Mexico City, Mexico — The Ministry of Economy promoted Mexico’s semiconductor industry through Semicon West 2025 held in Phoenix, Arizona. The industry was promoted to attract more foreign investment and strengthen North American supply chains. Mexico strengthened its leadership as an advanced manufacturing platform by presenting regional opportunities to institutions and companies from Germany, France, […]

EVs are no longer niche in the U.S.

Americans bought 438,500 electric cars and trucks in the third quarter, as drivers raced to grab federal incentives before they expired Sept. 30. By Kyle Stock SOURCE: Bloomberg Those transactions, the highest number in a single quarter, comprised 11% of all new car sales, eclipsing the previous high point of 8.7%, according to Cox Automotive, a services and […]

Jabil Announces Board Transitions

Executive Chairman Mark T. Mondello and Directors Kathleen A. Walters and Jamie Siminoff to Depart the Board; Lead Director Steve Raymund Expected to Become Chairman ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Jabil Inc. (NYSE: JBL) today announced that Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors Mark T. Mondello and Directors Kathleen A. Walters and Jamie Siminoff will not […]