Argentina Markets: Merval & the Peso
Argentina's Merval rose 1.32% to 2,819,323 on 30 September, ending eight losses, but fell 7.1% in September; the peso firmed...
October 1, 2026Section
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LatAm Pre-Open
Latin American markets open after soft US inflation lifted the Ibovespa 1.37% while Mexico's IPC fell 1.38%. PMIs, Chile activity...
October 1, 2026
Venezuelan Shot by ICE in Texas Is Denied Bail
A Venezuelan shot by ICE in Austin, Texas, will stay in jail without bail on a federal assault charge that...
October 1, 2026
US Demands Guatemala Comptroller Vote Free of Narcos
Guatemala comptroller election: a senior US diplomat said the vote must be free of corruption and narco influence, as Congress...
October 1, 2026
Copper Steady at US$14,417 as Chile Output Hits 15-Year Low
The copper price held near US$14,417 a tonne on Wednesday as Chile’s August output fell 12.8% to a 15-year low....
October 1, 2026
São Paulo Daily Brief
São Paulo on Thursday 1 October: afternoon storms, MASP closes at 6pm, free Sesc Pompeia and Japan House, São Paulo...
October 1, 2026
Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for Thursday, October 1, 2026
Ibovespa opens after a 1.37% bank-led rally to 186,340; the real is at 5.174 per US dollar. Brazil PMI, US...
October 1, 2026
Mexico’s Morena Opens Sign-Up for 300 Deputy Districts
Morena deputy race: Mexico's ruling party opened online sign-up for all 300 districts from 1 to 4 October, with polls...
October 1, 2026
Global Economy Briefing: US Inflation Cools as Europe’s Prices Jump
Global economy briefing: US core PCE at 3.0% beat fears, but strong spending lifted the 10-year yield to 5.29%; Europe's...
October 1, 2026
Corn Slumps as USDA Stocks Top Every Estimate; Soybeans Hold Steadier
The USDA grain stocks report found 2.095 billion bushels of US corn, above every estimate. December corn fell 21¼ cents;...
October 1, 2026
Zinc Slips to US$3,842 as Backwardation Widens and Nexa Falls 1.5%
The zinc price slipped 0.75% to US$3,842 a tonne on 30 September, but the LME cash premium widened to US$112...
October 1, 2026
Chile Markets: IPSA & the Peso
Chile's IPSA fell 0.78% to 10,969.49 on 30 September, a fifth straight loss, as unemployment rose to 9.6% and copper...
October 1, 2026
Venezuela Gas Pipeline to Colombia Needs Repair
Colombia's gas association Naturgas said on 30 September that the idle Venezuela gas pipeline to Colombia must be repaired and...
October 1, 2026
Gold Slips 0.7% to US$4,156 as Rising Yields Erase PCE Bounce
The gold price fell 0.7% to US$4,156 an ounce on Wednesday as rising Treasury yields erased a lift from soft...
October 1, 2026
Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief
Rio de Janeiro on Thursday 1 October: Festival do Rio opens, storms from mid-afternoon, open museums and prices, and free...
October 1, 2026
Brazil Markets: Ibovespa & the Real
Ibovespa rose 1.37% to 186,340 as banks led after soft US inflation data; the real firmed to 5.174 per US...
October 1, 2026
Iron Ore: Vale Rises 0.8% as CSN Mineração Rebounds Before China Holiday
Vale iron ore shares rose 0.83% to US$13.41 on 30 September as CSN Mineração rebounded 5.25% and Dalian edged up...
October 1, 2026
Bitcoin Ends Flat at US$83,554 as Soft US Inflation Rally Fades
The Bitcoin price ended flat at US$83,554 on Wednesday after soft US PCE inflation lifted it to US$85,600. Rising Treasury...
October 1, 2026
Ecuador Illegal Mining Raids Cost Gangs US$1.8 Million
Ecuador illegal mining: seven raids in Azuay, Carchi, Imbabura and Morona Santiago cost gangs about US$1.8 million, the Defence Ministry...
October 1, 2026
Oil Rebounds as Iran Talks Stall, WTI Settles at US$90.42
Oil prices rose Wednesday as US-Iran talks stalled and US fuel stocks fell: WTI settled at US$90.42 and Brent's December...
October 1, 2026