Colombia Central Bank Minutes Reveal 4-2-1 Rate Split
Colombia central bank minutes show four directors backed a rise to 12.25%, two wanted no change and one sought more,...
October 6, 2026Section
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Brazil Focus Survey Lifts Inflation Forecast to 5.01%
Brazil's Focus survey lifted the 2026 inflation forecast to 5.01%, above the 4.5% ceiling, as economists still expect a Selic...
October 6, 2026
Mexico Investment Rises 6.6% in July on Machine Imports
Mexico's gross fixed investment rose 6.6% year on year in July, INEGI said, as imported machinery jumped and public spending...
October 6, 2026
Brazil Services PMI Falls to 49.2 in September
The Brazil Services PMI fell to 49.2 in September from 50.5, the fastest decline since October 2025, as firms held...
October 6, 2026
Uruguay Inflation Climbs to 4.68% in September
Uruguay inflation rose to 4.68% in September, above the 4.5% target centre, as the central bank weighs a rate rise...
October 6, 2026
Nutrien Shuts 5 Trinidad Nitrogen Plants Indefinitely
Nutrien will indefinitely shut its idle nitrogen complex in Trinidad and Tobago, a country that supplied 47% of US ammonia...
October 6, 2026
Jamaica Misses Revenue Target by US$197 Million
Jamaica collected about US$197 million less than budgeted from April to August, so the government cut spending to hold its...
October 6, 2026
Dominican Republic Drops 99% Rice Tariff After US Push
The Dominican Republic has repealed rice tariffs of up to 99%, a decree Washington wanted gone, widening access for US...
October 6, 2026
Colombia Diesel Subsidy Nears US$3 Billion a Year
The Colombia diesel subsidy costs about US$3 billion a year as pump prices lag world levels. Private cars may soon...
October 6, 2026