News from Pacific Northwest Advisors

Many pundits have speculated that authoritarian regimes have an edge in dealing with a pandemic like COVID-19.  Around the world, however, a handful of smaller democratic governments have done well in combatting the virus and securing popular support. The Guardian...

Despite tough headlines, let’s visit some volunteers making a difference “south of the border.” First, let us fly to beautiful Medellín, Colombia, the land of “eternal spring,” nestled in the Andean mountains, served by its funicular tram. Partners of the Americas’ volunteers have begun a campaign to help feed their neighborhoods suffering under Covid’s lockdown. It’s called “Si todos ayudamos? Toma o dona.” (“What if everyone helps? Take or donate.”) Compañeros have set up food stands in popular barrios. With the help of donations, volunteers purchased food for the elderly and low-income families in 300 popular apartment buildings. Massachusetts volunteers are in partnership with their counterparts in Medellín.

When I lived in Copacabana, I often jogged through the surf and dove under the Atlantic’s rolling waves. Afterwards, I’d join “beach friends” for an impromptu volleyball. A cool cerveja was our just reward. Today, Rio’s famous beach lies empty, save the gulls pecking...

Retaliation would have affected Washington apples. New date is May 16. In June India was one of seven countries and the EU to announce retaliatory tariffs against U.S. exports in response to new US tariffs imposed on their steel and aluminum exports on national...

900 million Indians, including 84 million who weren’t yet old enough to vote in the last election in 2014, are eligible. The elections are all electronic, with a paper trail. A typical turnout means more than 600 million will likely vote. Indian law requires that...

In 2018, the two largest countries in Latin America elected two “populist” leaders as president, uprooting “mainstream” political orders in Brazil and Mexico. Both men in their sixties were born in small towns, of humble roots. One chose a military academy for his...

Retaliation would have affected Washington apples. New date is December 17In June India was one of seven countries and the EU to announce retaliatory tariffs against U.S. exports in response to new US tariffs imposed on their steel and aluminum exports on...

Retaliation would have affected Washington apples. New date is November 2 In June India was one of seven countries and the EU to announce retaliatory tariffs against U.S. exports in response to new US tariffs imposed on their steel and aluminum exports on...

The U.S. Commerce Department has up-to-date websites The U.S. Department of Commerce is tracking retaliatory tariffs against U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs. So far Canada, China, the EU, India, Japan, Mexico, Russia and Turkey have imposed or threatened...

PNWA Corporate Finance Managing Director Jeff Hoyt (jeff.hoyt@pnwa.com) reports U.S. deal volume hit $2.5 trillion plus through June. According to Mergers & Acquisitions magazine, he added, every industry sector showed strong growth. The driving force...

Stephen Murphy plans to visit São Paulo, April 30 to May 8 - can he find you a new partner or licensee? He is a permanent resident of Brazil with longstanding friends to 'check out' any business situation. He'll also be in Rio May 9-15. Contact:...

Multiple forecasts now predict the 2018 Indian economy will grow at better than 7%, possibly even 7.5%. With China still forecast to grow at about 6.7%, India has regained the lead after two years. 2016’s hapless currency demonetization lowered growth to...

PNWA’s Southeast Asia representative Casey Chin brings us a Moody's Investors Service report that economic gains for members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (the TPP without the U.S.) will prove smaller without...

Pacific Northwest Advisors LLC of Seattle, names long time executive, Rodolfo M. Oppenheimer, as its representative in Latin America’s Southern Cone – Argentina, Chile, Paraguay & Uruguay. Mr. Oppenheimer will focus on ‘’middle market’’ firms expanding...

PNWA Managing Director Jeff Hoyt (jeff.hoyt@pnwa.com) Corporate Finance: In 2017 we saw 10-year treasury yields move up and down and then end the year essentially flat at 2 ½ %. This despite the fact that the Fed Funds rate range was increased three times...

On August 3’s Dave Ross’ KIRO radio show, PNWA Senior Advisor for Latin America and Cuba Steve Murphy talked about Venezuela, Cuba and cerveza. Listen to Steve here:...

After a distinguished career in food processing and safety, Marcio da Cruz has just joined Pacific Northwest Advisors. A dual U.S. – Brazilian citizen, Mr. da Cruz presently offers business development for food industries. Mr. da Cruz has extensive...

Stephen E Murphy, PNWA’s Senior Advisor, Latin America and Caribbean, reports that Peru, a country of 32 million has been consistently growing under several democratically elected governments with proper transition. Its newly elected President Pedro Pablo...