A finales del 2023, Inteligencia Económica Inc. público un reporte comisionado por el Centro Unido de Detallistas (CUD) con importantes recomendaciones en torno al estado situacional de las PYMES. Este reporte fue entregado a la Junta de Supervisión Fiscal (JSF) y a los representantes del gobierno de Puerto Rico para provocar una política pública a...Read More
El mercado de vivienda sigue caliente y afectado por un desbalance entre la oferta y la demanda. Los datos de OCIF indican que en el 2019 se vendieron 10,837 casas de las cuáles, solo 1,473 eran casas nuevas, mientras que para el 2021, se vendieron 13,284 casas, y 1,019 eran casas nuevas, mientras que la...Read More
En lo que va de 2024, la economía de Estados Unidos ha mostrado un desempeño más fuerte de lo esperado, contrarrestando las preocupaciones de recesión que predominaron en años anteriores. Según Goldman Sachs, se proyecta que el PIB de EE. UU. crezca un 1.8% en términos anuales para finales de 2024. Este crecimiento se apoya...Read More
According to the new housing prices in Puerto Rico throughout 2023 compared to 2022. This trend can be attributed to several factors within the island’s economic landscape. The post-pandemic recovery is fueling demand for housing, potentially due to increased remote work opportunities.Additionally, tax incentives for developers might stimulate new construction, although it may not significantly...Read More
The Puerto Rico Economic Development Bank (EDB) and the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida (PRCCCF) have embarked on a strategic partnership aimed at fostering economic growth and business expansion for Puerto Rican entrepreneurs. This collaboration signifies a robust effort to support small and medium-sized businesses from Central Florida with aspirations to establish...Read More
Overall, used housing prices in 2022 were higher than 2023 in five out of twelve months. However, it’s important to consider that the difference in price between the two years is relatively small for most months.Here are some additional observations:May 2022 vs. May 2023: This is the month with the most significant difference in price between...Read More
Puerto Rico’s economy showed signs of positive growth in fiscal year 2023, as indicated by a 0.7% increase in the Gross National Product (GNP) at constant prices when compared to fiscal year 2022. This growth is a significant indicator of the island’s economic health and resilience, especially considering the various challenges it has faced in...Read More
The housing market data from 2019 to 2023 provides insights into the dynamics between existing and new units, as well as the total number of units available each year. According to official data the housing market experienced a slight growth during this period. Several factors, such as the federal stimulus funds, interest rates, limited supply...Read More
The demographic trends of Puerto Rico over the last decade present a compelling narrative of a population in decline. From the data extracted, we witness a consistent decrease in the total population from 2010 through the latest available data.In 2010, Puerto Rico boasted a population of approximately 3.72 million individuals. However, this number began a...Read More
During 2014 and 2023, Puerto Rico’s consumer spending experienced extraordinary growth due to various factors such as natural disasters, federal economic aid, and the COVID-19 pandemic. To understand the recent dynamics, we present an analysis of the most recent trends in consumer spending in Puerto Rico.2014-2016: The period begins with a slight decrease in consumer...Read More
