Global Economy Briefing for Friday, September 18, 2026
The Bank of Japan raised rates to 1.25%, a 31-year high, two days after the Fed. Wall Street rebounded 1.14%...
September 18, 2026Section
Economy
Why Machu Picchu Looked Sold Out as Eight Firms Held 209,051 Bookings
An audit found eight firms placed 209,051 Machu Picchu bookings and cancelled most, making Peru's top site look sold out...
September 18, 2026
Bolivia’s Congress Backs an IMF Rescue That Will End Its Cheap Fuel
Bolivia's Congress approved a US$1.9 billion IMF loan to ease its worst crisis in decades. The price is an end...
September 18, 2026
Mexico’s Trade Talks With the US Slip a Week, Leaving Tariffs in Place
Mexico sends over 80% of its exports to the US. Its next round of trade talks has slipped a week,...
September 18, 2026
Peru’s Illegal Gold Set to Outsell Legal Gold, Worth Up to US$18 Billion
Illegal gold, linked to violence, deforestation and lost taxes, is set to outsell legal gold in Peru for the first...
September 18, 2026
Brazil Raises Its Main Welfare Payment 17 Days Before a Presidential Vote
Brazil raised Bolsa Familia by 15% weeks before Lula seeks re-election. The move tests the budget, electoral law and investor...
September 18, 2026
Heliostar’s Ana Paula Gold Project in Mexico Carries a US$300 Million Build Cost
The US$300 million tied to Heliostar Ana Paula is the initial capital cost in its economic study, not a new...
September 17, 2026
Peru’s Largest Bank Wins Florida Approval to Buy Miami’s Helm Bank for US$180 Million
The BCP Helm Bank USA deal has cleared the Florida banking regulator, but the US$180 million purchase still needs Federal...
September 17, 2026
Vaca Muerta Blocks Draw Bids From PCR, GeoPark and Central Puerto
Vaca Muerta blocks in Argentina drew over US$230 million in exploration pledges as Central Puerto sold its silver stake for...
September 17, 2026