Kwacha Tops 12 African Currencies, Up 14.8%
The kwacha is up 14.8% against the US dollar in 2026 and the naira 8.5%, while Uganda’s shilling is down...
October 12, 2026Section
Economy
Bolivia Reserves Rise 8.7% to US$3.93 Billion on Gold
Bolivia's central bank says net reserves rose 8.7% to US$3.93 billion by 30 September, but gold now makes up 87%...
October 11, 2026
Honduras Fuel Prices Rise Again From 12 October
Honduras raises gasoline, kerosene and vehicle LPG prices from Monday, 12 October, while diesel stays at US$5.73 a gallon, the...
October 11, 2026
Brazil Rare Earths Draw 18 Foreign Firms, 3 From US
At least 18 foreign companies, three of them American, are chasing Brazil rare earths with over US$3.5 billion spent or...
October 11, 2026
Dominican Remittances Rise 6.5% to US$9.49 Billion
Dominican Republic remittances reached US$9.49 billion from January to September, up 6.5%, the central bank said. The US sent most...
October 11, 2026
Why Nigeria’s Power Cuts Keep Getting Worse
Nigeria electricity crisis deepens as generation falls to 2,033.66 MW in October 2026, leaving several states with under three hours...
October 10, 2026
Mexico’s Central Bank Warns Remittances Lost 20%
A Banxico board member warns that remittances lost more than 20% of their buying power in 18 months, as August...
October 9, 2026
Argentina Awaits September Inflation Data
Argentina publishes September inflation on Tuesday 13 October. Markets expect about 2% monthly, up from 1.7% in August. Here is...
October 9, 2026
Argentina Raises Domestic Airport Fee to US$9
Argentina caps the domestic airport fee at US$9, set in dollars, about 140% above today’s US$3.75. The rise starts 8...
October 9, 2026