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We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#166, August 4, 2026). The newsletter covers international franchise development, global employment issues, international travel, and updates on business trends in many countries. For the complete newsletter, including in-depth country reports, charts, graphs, international company news, and economic trends and statistics, go here. Previous issues are available as well.
Mapped: Every Country in the World by Income Group
The Global Balance Sheet in 2026: Imbalance and Divergence
The World’s Balance Sheet is Out of Kilter with its Economy
One of the Busiest Shipping Ports Wants To Go Nuclear
Where the iPhone Costs the Most in 2026
Greer Hopes To Have “Interim Arrangement’ Options for USMCA by End of Year
How China Went from a Dream Customer to a Nightmare for Big Oil
U.S. Consumer Confidence Edged Down in July
Domino's Franchisee Profitability Hits Three-Year High Despite Discounting Pullback Softening Sales
The Country with the Most KFC Locations Isn't the U.S. or Japan
Chipotle Opens First Store in Mexico To Try and Do What Taco Bell Could Not
Edwards Global Services (EGS) monitors 30+ countries, 40+ international information sources, and six business sectors daily to keep up with international franchise news. The company’s Global Team on the ground covers 43 countries and provides updates about what is happening in their specific countries. Visit the EGS website here.