Guatemala Central Bank Names 5 New Top Managers
Guatemala's Monetary Board named five top central bank managers on 7 October, a week after former finance minister Jonathan Menkos...
October 8, 2026Section
Economy
Venezuela Hosts US Commerce Official on 7 October
A senior US Commerce official promoted trade in Caracas on 7 October, as US goods exports to Venezuela rose 79%...
October 8, 2026
Mexico Investment Screening Bill Faces 4 Objections
A business chamber asks Mexico's lower house to fix an investment screening bill that gives defence and security ministries votes...
October 8, 2026
Mexico and 13 Others Back US Push on Car Overcapacity
Mexico and 13 other economies signed a US-led statement, released Wednesday, on excess capacity in cars, EVs, batteries, chemicals, chips...
October 8, 2026
Chile Imports Jump 13.5% as Diesel Bill Nearly Triples
Chile's imports rose 13.5% to US$8.54 billion in September as diesel purchases nearly tripled. The trade surplus of US$2.05 billion...
October 8, 2026
Mexico’s Foreign Reserves Fall to US$255.95 Billion
Mexico's foreign reserves fell US$2.53 billion in September to US$255.95 billion, beating the US$253.7 billion forecast, central bank data show.
October 8, 2026
South African Business Fears US Visa Curbs
South Africa’s Black Business Council fears new US visa curbs could reach businesspeople who back economic transformation, not just politicians.
October 7, 2026
Nigeria Q3 Current Account Seen at US$8.69B
Nigerian dealers project a US$8.69 billion current account surplus for July to September, up from US$7.54 billion. What it means...
October 7, 2026
Guatemala Inflation Hits 4.69% in September
Guatemala’s annual inflation rose to 4.69% in September from 3.37%, above the central bank’s 4% target midpoint. What drove it...
October 7, 2026