Author name: External Relations

Luís Quaresma 26th May 2025 Recent studies on financial literacy highlight alarming consequences of the lack of financial education in Portugal’s public school system. According to The State of Financial Knowledge in the European Union, Portugal ranks as the second-lowest country in the EU for financial literacy, surpassing only Romania. As Portugal approaches the 40th anniversary […]

Hugo Monteiro 21st April 2025 Let’s imagine a pretty common scenario: spending 3 euros a day on coffee or a random snack. At first glance, it seems like an insignificant, almost symbolic amount. However, if we multiply that by the days in a month, we reach 90 euros. Over a year, this small habit adds

Lourenço Pé D’Arca 14th April 2025 Behind the polished surface of global finance, a silent cold war is intensifying. This conflict is waged through liquidity constraints, bond auctions, exchange rate maneuvers, and shifts in global capital. At the centre of this unfolding drama lies the United States — navigating a precarious strategy of economic survival

João Pedro Matos 07th April 2025 The line between Wall Street and High-Fashion is blurring. As resale platforms surge and collectors turn their closets into profitable portfolios, fashion is no longer just about taste – it’s about returns. According to Sotheby’s, “high-end fashion goods” are “unique, rare and precious products, often associated with high quality,

Luca Santucci 31st March 2025 With vast territory, a favorable climate, and fertile land ideal for agriculture and livestock, Argentina’s economy was built on these strengths even before independence. The country attracted significant foreign investment, primarily from Britain, Germany, France, and Belgium, which funded railways, infrastructure, and industry. This influx of capital fueled rapid economic

Maria Inês Padrão 24th March 2025 It’s no secret that humans, contrary to the neoclassical economists’ belief, are not purely rational beings. Humans possess a complexity that rationality alone requires but is further enhanced by emotions. Thus, I have always been guided by one principle: Understand the mind’s inner workings to master control. This applies