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12% of the world's population has odd jobs
Written by Karla Gutiérrez
The World Bank says the online sporadic work economy, in which digital platforms match workers with tasks posted by clients, already accounts for up to 12% of the global labor market.
The Dirección General de Energía, Hidrocarburos y Minas (DGEHM) shared the new reference prices for fuels, which will be in effect from february 6 to 19. Prices will increase between US$0.09 and US$0.12.
Credit is not an enemy: Benefits of having a credit card
Written by Denis Muñoz
The advantages of having a credit card are multiple, since it is a form of payment that allows you to make purchases safely in various establishments, however, it is necessary to know how they work so that the benefits of having a credit card are reflected in your personal finances.
Private companies generate 90% of jobs, according to the World Bank
Written by Karla Gutiérrez
The World Bank's Annual Conference on Development Economics (ABCDE), a high-level event of the institution, was recently held.
During 2023, 3,341 new companies were established in the country
Written by Karla Gutiérrez
The minister of Economy, María Luisa Hayem, highlighted that security in the country has allowed the generation of new companies and, with them, new jobs, an important factor for economic growth. "In 2023, 3,341 new companies were established in the country".
Remittance flows in 2024 to fall to 2.4%, according to the World Bank
Written by Denis Muñoz
The World Bank forecasts that remittance flows to low- and middle-income countries will slow to 2.4% in 2024, mainly reflecting slowing economic growth in several high-income countries.
According to the daily report of prices of agricultural products published by the Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG) there have been price decreases in vegetables in the last week of january 2024.
IDB reports 8.9% decrease in global exports for El Salvador in 2023
Written by Denis Muñoz
According to the latest report of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) El Salvador in 2023 presented a global decrease in exports of 8.9%.
Economic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean of 1.9% in 2024 and 2.5% in 2025 according to the IMF
Written by Denis Muñoz
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its latest economic projections report 2024 places Latin America and the Caribbean with a growth of 1.9% in 2024, and an increase of up to 2.5% in 2025, which implies a reduction for 2024 of 0.6 percentage points with respect to the report's projection in 2023.