Braskem Evaluates Court Protection as R$10.3 Billion Loss Triggers Going Concern Warning
Braskem posted R$10.3B ($1.8B) in Q4 losses—double the prior year—and may file for court protection as $1.5B in 2025 debt...
April 1, 2026Section
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Argentine Peso Best in Class: #1 EM Carry Trade While Iran War Sinks Currencies
Argentina carry trade led all 24 emerging markets in March as peso gained 2.3% and rates compressed 241bp — while...
April 1, 2026
Asia Intelligence Brief for Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Asia intelligence brief: MSCI Asia Pacific surges 5.2% on Iran war-end hopes. South Korea approves $17B emergency budget. Japan-Indonesia energy...
April 1, 2026
Africa Intelligence Brief for Tuesday, April 1, 2026
Africa intelligence brief: IMF declares Hormuz the largest oil disruption in history. SA record fuel hike, Kenya Safaricom deal, Dangote...
April 1, 2026São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, April 1, 2026
São Paulo nightlife guide for Wednesday: Casa de Francisca Salão opens, Marissol Mwaba with Xênia França at Blue Note SP,...
April 1, 2026Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Rio de Janeiro nightlife guide for Wednesday: Grammy winner Avery*Sunshine at Blue Note Rio, Rio Scenarium returns, Carioca da Gema,...
April 1, 2026
From $751 to $1: Latin America’s Huge Minimum-Wage Gap
Latin America minimum wage ranking 2026: Costa Rica leads at $751, Venezuela trails at $1. Full 17-country comparison with increases...
April 1, 2026
Milei Designates IRGC as Terrorist Group in Latest Move Aligned With Trump
Argentina declared Iran's IRGC a terrorist organization, citing the 1992 and 1994 Buenos Aires bombings. Milei deepens alignment with Trump...
April 1, 2026
Colombia Collects Emergency Wealth Tax While Courts Decide If It’s Legal
Colombia wealth tax takes effect as 15,000+ companies pay 8 trillion pesos. Oil and mining face 1.6% rate — triple...
April 1, 2026