Miles Spencer, Author at Sun news miami

How is synthetic data changing model training and privacy strategies?

Data sharing and analytics are essential for innovation, but rising regulatory pressure, consumer expectations, and the cost of data breaches are forcing organizations to rethink how data is accessed and…

Why global supply chains still feel fragile

International

Global Inequality: What’s Pushing it Up?

Miles Spencer

Global inequality—both between countries and within them—has been shaped by a complex mix of economic, technological, political and environmental forces over the past four decades. Some trends reduced differences across…

How inflation can be imported from abroad

International

The International Transmission of Inflation Explained

Miles Spencer

Inflation does not arise solely from internal demand or wage-driven forces. Open economies consistently take in price pressures generated abroad. Imported inflation emerges when rising costs of foreign goods and…

Why are return policies so generous in many U.S. retail stores?

USA

The Generous Return Policy Phenomenon in US Retail

Miles Spencer

Retail return policies in the United States are often notably liberal compared with many other markets. That generosity is the product of deliberate business strategy, competitive pressure, cultural expectation, and…

Louisiana plans to delay House primaries after Supreme Court redistricting ruling

USA

House Primaries in Louisiana Delayed by Supreme Court Redistricting

Miles Spencer

A major shift in Louisiana’s electoral calendar is underway after a Supreme Court ruling invalidated the state’s congressional map. The decision has triggered immediate political and legal consequences, with implications…

Hungary: How investors price policy uncertainty into project finance

Economy

How Investors Price Policy Uncertainty in Hungarian Project Finance

Miles Spencer

Hungary is a middle-income EU member with a strategic location in Central Europe, significant industrial capacity, and a policy environment that has undergone frequent intervention since the 2010s. For project…

Why are wearables shifting from fitness to medical-grade insights?

Science and Technology

Wearables: Stepping Up to Medical-Grade Accuracy

Miles Spencer

Wearable technology emerged as a popular fitness accessory aimed at logging steps, monitoring calories, and promoting healthier routines. Early devices prioritized straightforward features and broad accessibility, supplying simple data that…

Greece: How investors assess shipping, tourism, and energy as long-term pillars

Economy

Greece: Investor Insights on Shipping, Tourism, Energy Sectors

Miles Spencer

Greece remains one of Europe’s most distinctive investment landscapes because three sectors—shipping, tourism, and energy—are deeply interwoven with the country’s geography, history, and recent policy choices. Investors assess these sectors…

How global interest rates affect local living costs

International

Local Living Costs: The Global Interest Rate Connection

Miles Spencer

Global interest rates set by major central banks and reflected in international bond yields shape the cost of money worldwide. That transmission matters for everyday prices—mortgages, rents, food, energy, and…