Chile’s Rent Unit Rose 0.6% Before Inflation Data
Chile’s UF rent unit rose 0.6% in a month, to about US$42. September inflation is due 8 October. What it...
October 7, 2026Topic
Cost of Living
Peru Rate Decision 7 Oct With Lima Inflation at 4.55%
Peru’s central bank held its rate at 4.25% on 7 October while Lima inflation sits at 4.55%. What it means...
October 7, 2026
Cabo Verde Petrol Tops 2012 Peak as Fuel Rises 10.7%
Cabo Verde fuel prices rose 10.7% on 1 October, taking petrol to US$2.01 a litre, a record in regulator data...
October 6, 2026
Mexico Peso Firms to 18.13 Ahead of Inflation Data
Mexico’s peso firmed against the dollar on 5 October, and September inflation is due 8 October. What it means for...
October 6, 2026
Brazil’s Dollar Falls 4.6% as Real Rallies After Vote
Brazil’s central bank dollar rate fell 4.6% on 5 October after the vote. What a stronger real means for expat...
October 6, 2026
Argentina Country Risk Hits 2026 High, Dollar Holds
Argentina’s country risk touched 655 on 2 October while the blue dollar held at 1,560 per US$1. Which dollar rate...
October 3, 2026
Bolivia IMF Loan Approved With US$214 Million Up Front
Bolivia IMF loan: US$214 million of the US$1.9 billion is paid, and the minister says later tranches come quarterly. What...
October 3, 2026
Nigeria Unions Call Three-Day Warning Strike
Nigeria’s public sector unions have called a three-day warning strike from Friday, 2 October, over petrol prices, a wage award...
October 1, 2026
Living in Eswatini, an Expat Guide for 2026
Living in Eswatini: a calm, English-speaking kingdom tied to the rand, but most power is imported and serious medical care...
October 1, 2026