Why Costa Rica’s Record-Strong Colon Is Squeezing Its Tourism Boom
Costa Rica's colon is at its strongest since 2007, squeezing hotels that earn dollars but pay costs in colones. Yet...
September 17, 2026Section
Economy
Argentina Has Lost 31,342 Employers Under Milei, and Only Neuquén Grew
Argentina has 31,342 fewer registered employers than when Milei took office. Only oil-rich Neuquén grew, a sign stability has yet...
September 17, 2026
Why Burford’s New YPF Claim Keeps Argentina’s Biggest Legal Risk Alive
A US court voided the US$16.1 billion YPF judgment in March. Burford's new World Bank arbitration claim keeps Argentina's largest...
September 17, 2026
Why Mexico’s Rate Decision on 24 September Tests Its 2027 Budget
Mexico's central bank decides on rates on 24 September, the day inflation data lands. The 2027 budget already bets on...
September 17, 2026
Afreximbank PAPSS Expects China and India Links by Early 2027
The head of Africa's cross-border payment system expects links to China, India and Brazil in the first quarter of 2027....
September 16, 2026
Selic Rate Falls to 13.75% Hours After the Fed Raises American Rates
Brazil cut its Selic rate to 13.75 percent on Wednesday evening, a fifth straight quarter-point move, hours after the Federal...
September 16, 2026
Federal Reserve Raises Rates to 4% in Its First Increase Since 2023
The Federal Reserve raised its target range to 3.75 to 4 percent on Wednesday, a unanimous decision that ends three...
September 16, 2026
Brazil Interest Rate Cut Is Expected Hours After a US Rate Rise
Brazil interest rate policy and the US Federal Reserve part company on Wednesday, with a cut expected in Brasília and...
September 16, 2026
Colombia Grants Revolut a Banking License as 200,000 Await
Colombia's regulator cleared Revolut to operate as a bank. The company plans to invest about US$128.7 million, and 200,000 Colombians...
September 16, 2026