USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Monday, August 24, 2026
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief for August 24: a three-week run of gains ends, thirty-year borrowing is at its costliest...
August 24, 2026Section
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Europe Intelligence Brief — Monday, August 24, 2026
Europe Intelligence Brief for August 24: record bond sales, German long borrowing at its costliest since 2011 and French since...
August 24, 2026
Marisa Monte in Rio: Last Phonica Shows in November
Marisa Monte in Rio plays Phonica – Marisa Monte & Orquestra ao vivo on 7 and 8 November at Brava...
August 24, 2026
Afya and Yduqs Confirm Merger Talks of Brazil’s Education Giants
Afya and Yduqs confirmed early-stage merger talks on 24 August 2026. Yduqs shares jumped over 10%. Both stress that no...
August 24, 2026
Ternium Denies Report It Plans to Take Usiminas Private
Ternium denied on 25 August 2026 the O Globo report that it plans to take Usiminas private. The company says...
August 24, 2026
Asia Intelligence Brief — Monday, August 24, 2026
Asia Intelligence Brief for August 24: Samsung promised a record payout of up to 110 trillion won and its shares...
August 24, 2026
Latin America’s Oil Money and the US Squeeze on Iran
Washington's economic offensive on Iran lifted oil above US$94 a barrel. Here is who gains and who pays for it...
August 24, 2026
Chile’s Long-Term Borrowing Costs Hit an 18-Month High as Growth Stalls
Chile's long-term interest rate swaps hit an 18-month high. The Finance Ministry aims to make Chile a regional financial hub....
August 24, 2026
Chile’s Kast Defends Security Reform Amid ‘Illiberal’ Criticism
Chile's President Kast rejects 'illiberal' label, open to changes. Poll shows 51% want reform withdrawn. Learn what's next.
August 24, 2026
Brazil Poll Shows Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro in Statistical Tie
New BTG/Nexus poll in Brazil shows Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro statistically tied in a runoff, with shifts within the margin...
August 24, 2026
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, 2026
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
Brazil’s Braskem Files For Extrajudicial Recovery On US$10.9 Billion Debt
Brazilian petrochemical giant Braskem files for extrajudicial recovery to restructure US$10.9 billion in financial debt. No asset sales are planned...
August 24, 2026
Belo Horizonte Pizzeria Turns a Square Into Its Dining Room
Discover the Belo Horizonte pizzeria Forno da Saudade, where diners spill onto a public square for pizza, forró, and a...
August 24, 2026
Paraguay Waterway Toll Fight Reopens Over Argentine Charge
Paraguay's shipping sector revives its fight against the Paraguay waterway toll charged by Argentina, a dispute over agricultural margins and...
August 24, 2026
Peru Agrarian Law Repeal Bill Targets Agro-Export Tax Cut
Peru agrarian law repeal bill targets tax cut for big agro-exporters, but labour rights stay under Ley 31110. Learn what...
August 24, 2026
Venezuela Rains Leave Six Missing and Over 150 Homes Hit
Venezuela rains left at least six missing and over 150 homes affected. Learn about the impact, response, and forecast for...
August 24, 2026
Barbados Customs Revenue Loss Tops US$1.5 Billion
Barbados customs revenue fell short as losses topped US$1.5 billion from 2023 to July 2026, with concessions, waivers, and suspected...
August 24, 2026
Uruguay Union Rejects 150 Job Cuts at Frigorífico Tacuarembó
Uruguay union rejects 150 job cuts at Frigorífico Tacuarembó, vowing to present a counter-proposal in September. Learn the latest updates.
August 24, 2026
Hermitage Dam Falls to 31.4% as Kingston Water Is Rationed
Hermitage Dam falls to 31.4% as Kingston water is rationed. Learn about the Mona and Hope network schedules and affected...
August 24, 2026