Colombia’s Peso Strengthens to Around 3,300 per US Dollar After a Surprise Rate Hike
Colombia's peso strengthens to around 3,300 per US dollar after a surprise rate hike to 12.25%, as the government holds...
October 1, 2026Section
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Argentina Country Risk Hits 635 as IMF Backs Programme
Argentina country risk rose to 635 points on 1 October as US yields hit two-decade highs. The IMF backed Milei's...
October 1, 2026
Mexican Peso Hits Its Weakest Since December 2025, Down Over 1% Against the US Dollar
The Mexican peso fell over 1% to about 18.35 per US dollar on 1 October 2026, its weakest level since...
October 1, 2026
Pan American Energy Files US$1.2 Billion RIGI Bid
Argentina RIGI gains two bids: Pan American Energy files a US$1.2 billion oil plan and Eramet will seek US$350 million...
October 1, 2026
Mexico Says Fuel Subsidies Hold Inflation Below 4%
Mexico fuel subsidies kept inflation at 3.4% instead of above 4%, Finance Minister Édgar Amador told Congress. The discount cost...
October 1, 2026
South Africa Vehicle Sales Rise 12.7% in September 2026
South Africa vehicle sales rose 12.7% to 61,645 units in September, naamsa says, despite a rate rise. Exports fell 18.8%,...
October 1, 2026
Brazil Manufacturing PMI Falls to 44.8 in September
Brazil manufacturing PMI fell to 44.8 in September, its sharpest drop since April 2023, as weak demand and pre-election caution...
October 1, 2026
Chile Imacec Falls 1% in August as Mining Slumps 17.4%
Chile Imacec fell 1.0% in August 2026 as mining output plunged 17.4%, while non-mining activity grew 1.4%. What drove the...
October 1, 2026
Mexico Business Confidence Edges Up to 48.4
Mexico business confidence rose 0.1 points to 48.4 in September 2026, INEGI said. Trade and construction improved, while factory sentiment...
October 1, 2026