IMF Mission to Argentina Arrives the Week of 21 September for a Third Review
A Fund team flies to Buenos Aires the week of 21 September. The IMF mission to Argentina checks reserves, financing...
September 14, 2026Section
Economy
Three Points in Two Quarters: The Poverty Rate in Argentina Is Climbing Again
Three in ten Argentines cannot cover a basic basket. The poverty rate in Argentina stopped falling in early 2026. The...
September 14, 2026
Latin American Currencies Split as Europe Raises Rates and Oil Jumps Above US$100
The European Central Bank raised rates on Thursday and oil gained more than eight percent. The region's currencies went in...
September 12, 2026
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Has Cut Its Economic Outlook for St Kitts and Nevis
The regional central bank revised its projection amid fiscal pressures. St Kitts runs a currency it does not control and...
September 12, 2026
Costa Rica US Dollar Hits Record Low at 447.77 Colones
The US dollar closed at 447.77 colones in Costa Rica on Friday, a record low since 2007 and a third...
September 12, 2026
Argentine Inflation Fell to 1.7% in August, the Lowest Monthly Reading in Over a Year
Prices rose 1.7% in August, the slowest since June 2025. Twelve-month inflation is 33.5%, down from levels that were once...
September 12, 2026
Chile’s Central Bank Just Halved Its Growth Forecast for This Year
The range fell from 1.0-1.75% to 0.25-0.75%. The bank says the economy weakened through the year, first on supply and...
September 12, 2026
Panama 2027 Budget Books US$103 Million for San Miguelito Cable Car
Panama's 2027 budget books the first US$103.8 million for the San Miguelito cable car, awarded to Doppelmayr at US$255.16 million...
September 11, 2026
Cuba Blackout Alert: Grid Expects 2,000 MW Shortfall at Friday Peak
Cuba blackout watch: state utility UNE forecasts a 2,000 MW peak-hour shortfall on Friday 11 September, with 1,330 MW available...
September 11, 2026