Iron Ore Moves Back Above US$100 a Tonne
Iron ore moved back above US$100 a tonne on Monday on position unwinds and hopes of Chinese buying, with New...
September 7, 2026Section
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Copper Wrap: Chile, Peru Rise on China Grid Demand
Copper futures held firm on Friday, September 4, with CPER up 0.10% to US$39.95 as Chinese grid investment offset a...
September 7, 2026
Gold and Silver Slip Again as New York Stays Shut
Gold eased to about US$4,396 an ounce and silver to US$65.77 on Monday, with New York, Toronto and São Paulo...
September 7, 2026
Burundi Inflation Falls to 8.7%, 15 Months After Peak
Burundi inflation fell to 8.7% in July 2026, down from a 45.5% peak in April 2025, as budget discipline and...
September 6, 2026
Belize Economy Pins Recovery on Record Overnight Tourism as Cruise Visits Still Trail 2019 Peak
The Belize economy leans on tourism and a fixed exchange rate as overnight arrivals hit records while cruise stops lag...
September 6, 2026
Jamaica Economy Slashes Debt to 72 Percent as Caricom Investors Watch the 2027 Target
Jamaica economy has cut debt from 144 to 72 percent of GDP as tourism and BPO grow. How the Caribbean's...
September 6, 2026
Chinese Automakers Reshape Chile’s Car Market
Chinese automakers and SUVs are reshaping Chile's car market, as BYD's record shipment shows electric and hybrid sales still lag...
September 6, 2026
Record Copper Prices Reshape Chile’s 2027 Budget
Chile copper price hit a record US$6.60 a pound this week, but the government's 2027 budget still assumes just US$5.37...
September 6, 2026
Colombia’s Borrowing Costs Seen Falling Further
Skandia's Manuel García says Colombia's risk premium will keep falling as a credible fiscal plan lowers borrowing costs and lures...
September 6, 2026