Chile Holds Rates at 4.5% as an Inflation Jump Tests Its New Government
Chile's central bank held its rate at 4.5% as monthly inflation doubled forecasts. The surprise adds pressure on President Kast's...
September 9, 2026Section
Markets
Financial markets, economic analysis, and cryptocurrency coverage
Mexico’s 2027 Budget Loosens Its Deficit Goal as Debt Keeps Rising
Mexico's 2027 budget narrows the deficit to 3.9% of GDP, not the 3.5% promised in April, while debt rises to...
September 9, 2026
Brazil’s Market Watchdog Fines Failed Bank’s Founder Over Inflated Fund
Brazil's securities regulator fined the founder of failed Banco Master over a property fund built on inflated valuations, a window...
September 9, 2026
Argentine Industry Falls 4.9% as Markets Rally, a Warning for Milei
Argentine factory output fell 4.9% in a year to July while stocks rose. The split shows markets trust Milei's reforms,...
September 9, 2026
Global Economy Briefing
US stocks soften, yields climb and the dollar wobbles as traders weigh a data-dependent Fed and Brazil’s latest Selic cut.
September 9, 2026
Steel Wrap: Gerdau Rises as Brazil Tariffs Shield Long Steel
Latin American steel traded mixed on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Gerdau gained on construction demand; CSN and Ternium held steady...
September 9, 2026
Copper Surges: Chile, Peru Supply Fears Meet China Demand
Copper proxies jumped Tuesday, September 8, 2026, as US tariff threats and tight Andean supply collided with China's energy-transition demand.
September 9, 2026
Lithium Moves: Albemarle up, SQM Down in Chile-Focused Session
Read The Rio Times lithium wrap for Tuesday, September 8, 2026: Albemarle rose 2.61% while SQM slipped 1.01% as Chile's...
September 9, 2026
Zinc Rises as Nexa Jumps 2.32%; LatAm Supply in Focus
Zinc gained on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 with Nexa Resources up 2.32% and Buenaventura up 0.77%, as tight supply supports...
September 9, 2026