Argentina’s Central Bank Reserves Reach a Record US$50.655 Billion
Argentina's central bank hits record gross reserves, but net figures unclear. Congress debates BCRA reform. Risk country at 505.
August 24, 2026Section
Economy
Mexico’s Economy Grew 1.4% in Q2, Inflation Stays in Target
Mexico's economy grew 1.4% in Q2 2026. Inflation remains within the central bank's target, but services costs are still a...
August 24, 2026
Argentina Now Sells More Oil Than Soybean Meal
Crude became Argentina's largest single export in July, reversing a century-old profile. At home, the argument is about whether people...
August 24, 2026
Colombia Argues Over Taxes While It Digs Out
Two weeks after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake, Colombia's reconstruction bill is colliding with a president elected to cut taxes.
August 24, 2026
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief
USA and Canada Intelligence Brief, 23 August: Canada walked out of the talks, a 50% tariff took effect at midnight,...
August 23, 2026
Europe Intelligence Brief
Europe Intelligence Brief, 23 August: six capitals draft a windfall tax on oil profits, Merz booed at a fire site,...
August 23, 2026
Asia Intelligence Brief
Asia Intelligence Brief, 23 August: Japan's first execution under Takaichi, the Cool Japan Fund dropped from the budget, the post...
August 23, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief
Africa Intelligence Brief, 23 August: Egypt built Tanzania's biggest dam, Chinese firms hold every airport package in Ethiopia, Nigerians drive...
August 23, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief August 21, 2026: Four Answers To The Same Question
Africa Intelligence Brief for August 21: four governments were asked something uncomfortable this week, and each reached for a different...
August 21, 2026