Petrobras News Today and What It Means for Investors
Petrobras news today: oil output rose to 2.96 million barrels a day in September and Q2 profit hit US$10.4 billion....
October 16, 2026Section
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Brazil Economy Grows 0.3% in August
Brazil's central bank activity index, a GDP preview, rose 0.3% in August after a July fall. Industry led, farming fell...
October 16, 2026
Pemex Rating Cut Follows Mexico’s Downgrade
The Pemex rating cut by HR Ratings, from BBB+ to BBB with a stable outlook, follows Mexico's sovereign downgrade and...
October 16, 2026
Colombia Power Group Raises US$126M in Debt
Colombia power group Grupo Energía Bogotá raised US$126 million in short-term notes at a Thursday auction, as it prepares a...
October 16, 2026
Argentina Reserves Clear US$50 Billion Mark
Argentina reserves closed above US$50 billion on 15 October after the central bank bought US$182 million, its 13th straight day...
October 16, 2026
Famous Brands Flags US$2.5M Botswana Hit
Famous Brands expects half-year earnings per share to fall 13% to 33% after a US$2.5 million Botswana impairment; full results...
October 16, 2026
Brazil Rises to Eighth Largest Economy
The IMF now projects Brazil as the eighth largest economy in 2027 at US$2.80 trillion, passing Italy and Russia, up...
October 16, 2026
Dow Gains 1.08% as Dollar and US Yields Ease
The Dow rose 1.08% and the dollar index fell 0.54% as the US 10-year yield eased to 5.074%, despite hot...
October 16, 2026
LatAm Opens After Brazil Stocks Fall 1.06%
Brazil stocks fell 1.06% and the real lost 1.4% as US producer prices jumped 1.3%. What it means for Brazil,...
October 16, 2026