Iron Ore Wrap: Vale Falls 1.23% as China Balances Steel
Vale's US shares fell 1.23% on Friday despite firmer physical iron ore. China's manufacturing steel demand is rising, but high...
August 17, 2026Section
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Lithium Shares Rally in Chile and the US as the Sector Index Slips
Albemarle and SQM shares rallied Friday, August 14, 2026, while the LIT ETF lagged. Chile's state control over lithium and...
August 17, 2026
Copper Recovers on Friday While Latin American Miners Lag
Copper tracker CPER rose to US$40.01 on Friday while Southern Copper and Freeport fell. Chile and Peru supply context as...
August 17, 2026
Gold & Silver Wrap: August 14, 2026
Gold held firm while silver tracked modestly higher on Friday, August 14. Softening US inflation trimmed September hike odds. LatAm...
August 17, 2026
Bitcoin Holds $62,819 as Stablecoins Dominate LatAm
Bitcoin settled at US$62,819 on Sunday, August 16, 2026, as ETF flows stalled ahead of FOMC minutes. For Latin America,...
August 17, 2026
Latin American Markets: The Week Ahead, August 17–21, 2026
Latin American markets face a week led by the Fed's July minutes, Banxico minutes, and second-quarter GDP from Colombia and...
August 16, 2026
Ecuador Mining Exports to China Face New Controls
Ecuador mining exports to China face new prior controls on gold and copper. Here is what the rule does and...
August 16, 2026
Uruguay’s Solar Decade: UTE’s Big Plan and EV Boom Explained
Uruguay solar plan and EV sales surge: UTE opens private solar tenders, new EV sales pass 40%. Here's what it...
August 16, 2026
Minsur’s Santo Domingo Tin Project: US$250M Peru Plan
Minsur advances its Santo Domingo tin project in Puno, Peru with a reported US$250 million plan — still early exploration,...
August 16, 2026
NICA Act Extension to 2035: New Bill Targets Nicaragua’s Gold Sector
The NICA Act extension bill S. 5369 would expand US sanctions on Nicaragua's gold sector through 2035. Status, triggers and...
August 16, 2026
Panama Canal Draft Limits Cut Again in 2026 – What It Means for You
Panama Canal draft limits are tightening again in August-September 2026 due to El Nino. Learn how this affects shipping costs...
August 16, 2026
Mexico US Tariffs: Ebrard Presses T-MEC Review in Washington
Mexico US tariffs are back in focus as Ebrard presses for lower auto and steel duties in the T-MEC review....
August 16, 2026
Peru June GDP Grows 1.75% as Coastal El Niño Hits Key Sectors
Peru June GDP rose 1.75% year-on-year, slowing for a second month. Fishing and agriculture plunged due to El Niño Costero,...
August 16, 2026
Cencosud Don Salva: Chile Hard-Discount Push Expands
Cencosud Don Salva is the group's Chile hard-discount rollout; Colombian media cast it as a D1 and Ara rival, but...
August 16, 2026
PDVSA Diluent Imports From US Fuel Venezuela’s Heavy Crude Exports
PDVSA diluent imports from the US are key to shipping Venezuela's extra-heavy crude. Learn how OFAC GL 47 makes this...
August 16, 2026
Lula Fiscal Package 2027: What Investors Should Know
Lula fiscal package: Learn about the four-axis plan, the arcabouco signal, and the R$10 billion adjustment already approved for 2027.
August 16, 2026
Fitch Rio de Janeiro AAA: City Hits Top National Rating
Fitch Rio de Janeiro AAA rating upgrade: the city now holds the highest national credit score, signaling fiscal strength. See...
August 16, 2026
Ecopetrol Sirius Gas Field: Startup Could Slip to 2031 as Colombia’s Gas Crunch Looms
Ecopetrol Sirius gas field could slip to 2031 from 2030 as Colombia's gas imports hit records—here's why the offshore project...
August 16, 2026
Milei Economic Model Shows Signs of Strain in Argentina
The Milei economic model faces strain: slower dollar buying, falling approval and cautious investors. A balanced look at Argentina's confidence...
August 16, 2026
Wellington Buys Sabesp: US$1.3 Trillion Manager Goes Underweight US, Overweight Brazil
Wellington buys Sabesp: the US$1.3 trillion global manager cuts US stock and makes the Sao Paulo water utility a top-10...
August 16, 2026