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The Economic Cost of the Iran, Israel, and United States War 2026
By: Dr. Alejandro Diaz-Bautista, Economist and Research Professor (PhD). Talking about the “cost of the war in Iran in 2026” involves working with estimates, since there are no consolidated official accounts yet. Direct costs (military operations) are only part of…
Economic Analysis of the Exchange Rate and Oil Prices Amid the 2026 Middle East Conflict
By: Dr. Alejandro Diaz-Bautista, Economist and Research Professor (PhD). The prolongation of a regional conflict in the Middle East for more than a month—particularly if it involves the closure or partial disruption of the Strait of Hormuz—would generate significant pressure…
In 2026, Cali Baja Emerges as a Highly Competitive Binational Megaregion
By Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist and Researcher (PhD) In 2026, the Cali Baja region consolidates itself as a binational megaregion valued at over $250 billion, where San Diego’s knowledge-based economy is deeply integrated with Baja California’s advanced manufacturing sector, forming…
Economic and Trade Outlook 2026: Mexico and the United States Facing the Renegotiation of the USMCA
By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist and Researcher (PhD) The year 2026 marks a critical turning point in the economic relationship between Mexico and the United States due to the mandatory review of the USMCA, scheduled for July 1, 2026, when…
Black Friday 2025 at the Border: Commercial Boom, Logistical Challenges, and Tariff Effects
By Dr. Alejandro Díaz Bautista, Economist and Researcher (PhD) Black Friday 2025 along the U.S.–Mexico border is expected to be a key event for cross-border shopping and logistics, with U.S. sales projected to surpass $10.6 billion and Mexico’s Buen Fin…