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, 2026Section
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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
Africa Intelligence Brief — Monday, August 24, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief for August 24: Namibia approves a local-content policy it has not gazetted, Libya initials a text nobody...
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 Poll shows 51% want reform withdrawn.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