Naira Firms to 1,315.67 per Dollar as CBN Holds Rate at 26.50%
The naira appreciated to 1,315.67 per dollar on the official window, while the CBN held rates at 26.50%, narrowing the...
September 4, 2026Section
Markets
Financial markets, economic analysis, and cryptocurrency coverage
Nigeria Economy 2026 — Dangote Cut the Petrol Import Bill by 96 Percent
Tinubu's reforms are reshaping Nigeria's economy as the Dangote refinery cuts the petrol import bill by 96% in early 2026,...
September 4, 2026
Colombian Peso Gains 19% in 2026 as Oil Exports and Record Remittances Lift It
Colombia's peso has gained about 19% against the dollar in 2026, lifted by oil and coal exports, record remittances and...
September 4, 2026
Chile Supplies a Quarter of the World’s Copper. July Was a Bad Month.
Chile mines about 23% of the world's copper, more than any other country. July output fell 9.4% after deadly storms,...
September 4, 2026
India Brakes BRICS De-Dollarization as Brazil Pushes On
BRICS de-dollarization means payment pilots, not a shared currency. India's central bank brakes the pace while Brazil pushes trade in...
September 4, 2026
New Development Bank Members Stay in Limbo as Iran Waits and Colombia Stalls
New Development Bank members stay undefined as Iran awaits confirmation and Colombia's bill stalls, leaving foreign investors unsure of BRICS...
September 4, 2026
Jamaica Bond Buyback Offer Targets US$2.3 Billion
Jamaica’s bond buyback offer sought up to US$2.3 billion of 2028, 2036 and 2039 bonds, paying as much as US$1,180...
September 4, 2026
S&P Lifts Outlook on Mexico’s Cemex to Positive
S&P Global Ratings revised its Cemex credit rating outlook to positive from stable, citing stronger profits and lower debt at...
September 4, 2026
Brazil’s Hapvida Faces More Stock Pain, Analysts Warn
Hapvida stock decline continues as analysts warn Brazil health insurer could see more losses after a 90% share price drop...
September 4, 2026