LatAm Pre-Open
Latin American markets open with Brent near US$108, a firmer dollar and the Colombian peso lagging. Where Brazil, Mexico, Chile...
September 16, 2026Section
Markets
Financial markets, economic analysis, and cryptocurrency coverage
Banco do Brasil Shares Stay Under Pressure After BofA Sell Call
Key Facts — What happened. Bank of America (BofA) reaffirmed its sell rating on Banco do Brasil (BBAS3), cutting the...
September 15, 2026
Mexico Edges Closer to Investment-Grade Risk in 2027 Budget
Key Facts — What happened. Analysts say Mexico’s newly delivered 2027 Paquete Económico (economic budget package) leaves little room before...
September 15, 2026
SpaceX Shares Reach Mexican Investors Through the BMV
SpaceX was cross-listed into the Mexican exchange’s international quotation system on 14 September. It has traded on Nasdaq since June.
September 15, 2026
MercadoLibre Raises US$1 Billion in Ten-Year Notes
MercadoLibre priced US$1 billion of 5.850% notes due 2036 at 130 basis points over Treasuries, and published a study on...
September 15, 2026
Traxión Chairman Bids for All of Mexico’s Top Trucker
A company tied to Traxión’s executive chairman bid MXN 13.18 a share, a 20.9% premium. Management says delisting is not...
September 15, 2026
Bitcoin at US$78,163 as Fed Bets Lift Majors; Stablecoins Rule LatAm
Bitcoin rose 1.72% to US$78,163 on Monday, September 14, 2026, as traders positioned before the Fed decision. XRP led majors;...
September 15, 2026
Soybeans, Corn Rise; Wheat Slips on September 14
Soybean and corn tracker funds edged higher on Monday, September 14, 2026, as weak Latin American currencies sweetened export deals....
September 15, 2026
Oil Wrap: USO Rises, Petrobras Wavers; Saudi Strikes
WTI settled at US$102.16 and Brent at US$105.68 on Monday after Saudi Arabia shut its East-West pipeline. Read the impact...
September 15, 2026