Chile Markets: IPSA and the Peso, September 18, 2026
The IPSA rose 1.30% to 11,381.18, led by SQM as lithium steadied. The dollar fell 2.43 pesos and the exchange...
September 18, 2026Section
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Mexico Markets: IPC and the Peso, September 18, 2026
The IPC rose 0.58% to 63,873 after Independence Day. The Fed's hike cut the Mexico-US rate gap to a record...
September 18, 2026
LatAm Pre-Open for Friday, September 18, 2026
The Bank of Japan raised rates to a 31-year high overnight and Chile's exchange is closed for Fiestas Patrias.
September 18, 2026
Brazil Markets: Ibovespa and the Real, September 18, 2026
The Ibovespa fell 1.24% on a welfare announcement and still closed up 0.24%. Bradesco was the busiest stock on B3...
September 18, 2026
Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for Friday, September 18, 2026
Brazil cut the Selic to 13.75% on the same day the Fed raised rates, and Tokyo hiked overnight. What the...
September 18, 2026
Why Braskem’s Bondholders Now Want State-Run Petrobras to Put In Cash
Creditors of Braskem, the Americas' largest resin maker, rejected its debt plan. They want state-run Petrobras to commit cash before...
September 18, 2026
Congo’s Regulator Orders Two Glencore Mines to Drop 1,540 Suppliers
Congo's subcontracting regulator ARSP ordered two Glencore-controlled mines to drop 1,540 suppliers, about 60 percent of those examined, as ineligible.
September 17, 2026
Guinea’s President Meets Russian Aluminium Producer Rusal, With No Figures Announced
Rusal met Guinea's president in Conakry to discuss local processing of the country's minerals. No investment figure or commitment was...
September 17, 2026
Chad Says It Needs 8,000 Kilometres More Fibre, With Six Provinces Still Unconnected
Chad needs about 8,000 kilometres more fibre optic cable to finish its national backbone, the telecoms minister said, with six...
September 17, 2026