Ibovespa Slides for a 9th Straight Session as Citi Drops Brazil’s Real on a Likely Lula Win
The Ibovespa fell for a 9th straight session, its worst since 2023, as Citi dropped Brazil's real from its carry-trade...
August 15, 2026Section
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Argentina Starts Charging Foreigners for Hospital Care — Who Actually Pays
Argentina hospital charges for foreigners began on 11 August. Emergency care stays free, but routine care needs insurance if you...
August 15, 2026
Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — August 15, 2026
Colombia's COLCAP rose 0.84% on August 14 while the peso firmed to 3,124 per dollar. Read the full session recap...
August 15, 2026
Chile Markets: IPSA & the Peso — August 15, 2026
Chile IPSA: Chile's IPSA rose 0.39% on Friday, led by SQM and Copec, while the peso held near 914.50. Copper...
August 15, 2026
Agusto & Co Withdraws Geregu Power Rating After US$29 Million Bond Default
Agusto & Co withdrew its rating after the Geregu Power bond default, Nigeria's first major corporate bond default in seven...
August 15, 2026
Somdia Sells SOSUCAM Stake to Cameroonian Consortium With US$243 Million Plan
Somdia is selling its 82% SOSUCAM stake to a Cameroonian consortium backing a US$243 million plan to modernise Cameroon's main...
August 15, 2026
Mexico Markets: IPC & the Peso — August 15, 2026
Mexico IPC: Mexico's S&P/BMV IPC fell 0.66% to 64,397 on Friday, while the peso held near 17 per dollar as...
August 15, 2026
Constitutional Court Blocks Shell’s Wild Coast Offshore Exploration Plan
South Africa’s Constitutional Court blocked Shell Wild Coast exploration on 14 August 2026, overturning an appeal-court lifeline for the offshore...
August 15, 2026
Oil Wrap: Hormuz Blockade Lifts Brent, WTI on Friday
Oil rebounded Friday as the US confirmed the Strait of Hormuz blockade would continue. Read how Petrobras, YPF, Pemex and...
August 15, 2026