Puerto Rico construction index grows in May despite rising cost pressures
August 19, 2025
Industry activity posts second consecutive monthly gain but faces risks from tariffs, high interest rates and reduced public investment. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico business leaders warn of rising prices, tariff impacts
March 3, 2025
Chamber of Commerce and industry studies show inflation concerns and trade policy impacts. #NewsismyBusiness
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Environment of ‘moderate financial fragility’ persists in Puerto Rico
December 20, 2024
The Consumer Financial Fragility Index shows a deterioration this year, while low unemployment and growth in real income offset the increase in loan delinquencies and personal bankruptcies. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico ranks #16 in Oxfam study of best places to work in U.S.
September 3, 2024
Now in its sixth edition, Oxfam’s annual index highlights widening policy gaps among states. #NewsismyBusiness
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Cost of Living Index: 2.3% pricier to live in urban San Juan, Bayamón, Caguas
July 11, 2024
This according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics, in which 301 urban areas nationwide participated. #NewsismyBusiness
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Census: Puerto Rico’s 65+ population doubles 15-and-under group
June 28, 2024
This was observed in 34 municipalities according to estimates by age for the year 2023. #NewsismyBusiness
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CofC unveils studies confirming entrepreneurs, consumers still worry
November 17, 2023
The studies were commissioned and revealed to provide a glimpse into economic and demographic trends across different sectors to facilitate business planning and strategic development for 2024. #NewsismyBusiness
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Puerto Rico’s credit unions show ‘notable improvement’ in 2023
September 6, 2023
Estudios Técnicos Inc.’s Credit Unions Financial Stability Index Industry increased due to the higher return on assets and a strengthening of the industry’s solvency. #NewsismyBusiness
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ABRE Puerto Rico report shows 60% of towns have operated in the red
May 3, 2023
The index relies on 13 indicators with information extracted from municipal audited financial statements. #NewsismyBusiness
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Statistics Institute creates platform to measure Puerto Rico’s farming production
April 20, 2023
Thousands of farmers and citizens are expected to benefit from this tool. #NewsismyBusiness
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CofC study shows drop in Puerto Rico entrepreneurs’ confidence levels
June 9, 2022
The top three aspects that affect operations are energy costs, the worker shortage, and the island’s tax load.
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Op-Ed: Birling Puerto Rico Stock Index beating Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq
August 30, 2021
What is the Birling Capital Puerto Rico Stock Index? The Birling Capital Puerto Rico Stock Index is a market value-weighted index composed of five (5) companies with headquarters and/or primary domicile in Puerto Rico. All companies are listed on the national NYSE, AMEX, or NASDAQ exchanges. Birling Capital Puerto Rico Stock Index has a yield […]
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Puerto Rican businesses, consumers ‘optimistic’ on economic recovery post COVID-19
May 21, 2021
The word “optimism” was repeated a number of times during the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce’s presentation of the 2021 studies establishing the level of confidence by local entrepreneurs and consumers. In both cases, the research concluded that there are high expectations for improved economic conditions moving forward. While economic analysis firm Estudios Técnicos prepared […]
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Evertec included in ’19 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for advancing women in workplace
January 17, 2019
Evertec Inc. announced that it is one of 230 companies selected for the 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), which distinguishes companies committed to transparency in gender reporting and advancing women’s equality. “We’re proud to be included in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, representing the first company in Puerto Rico among the 36 countries and regions […]
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Gov’t touts P.R. Manufacturing Index jump to 53.2 in October
December 4, 2018
A reading above the threshold level suggests an expansion in the manufacturing sector with respect to the previous month, according to the PMI data.
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