Global Economy Briefing — July 29, 2026
Global economy: S&P 500 edges higher as the Dow leads. IMF sees global inflation rising to 4.7% in 2026, complicating...
July 29, 2026Topic
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Russian-Made Shahed-136 Drones Hit Africa’s Sahel Conflict
Mali’s army used Shahed-136-type drones in strikes on Inafarak and Talahandak in July 2026, marking the clearest evidence yet of...
July 29, 2026
Guinea Air Transport Plan Backed by US$65 Billion Push
Guinea announced a new private airline, United Aviation Services, and revived Air Guinée plans to connect interior regions by 2027,...
July 29, 2026
LitioMX Lithium Plan Sets 2026-2030 Path for Mexico’s Battery Push
Mexico's state company LitioMX unveiled a 2026-2030 lithium plan in the official gazette, proposing a pilot battery plant and Sonora...
July 28, 2026
Bolivia Investment: Paz Secures US$300 Million
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz announced US$300 million in CAF- and IDB-funded investments for roads, Amazon power and police modernization.
July 28, 2026
Valparaíso Port Expansion Gets Green Light After 12 Years
Chile's Valparaíso port secures its environmental permit for the $380M TCVAL expansion after a 12-year review. See what the unanimous...
July 28, 2026
Mexico Exports Hit Record US$72.6 Billion in June
Mexico exports reached a historic US$72.55 billion in June 2026, driven by manufacturing and nearshoring. The first-half trade surplus hit...
July 28, 2026
Liverpool Earnings Surge 55% on Nordstrom Stake
Liverpool earnings jumped 55.4% in Q2 2026 to MX$5.12 billion (~US$277 million), lifted by its Nordstrom stake, while Suburbia same-store...
July 28, 2026
Havana’s Grand Theatres Trace a Turbulent Scenic History
From the 1838 Tacón to the Alicia Alonso Grand Theater, see how Havana's grand theatres and 100 cinemas mirror Cuba's...
July 28, 2026