Asia Chip Selloff Tests Latin America Metals
South Korea's KOSPI fell 7.6% on 15 October as chip stocks tumbled. We trace how the shock could reach Latin...
October 18, 2026Topic
emerging markets
Indonesia Could Lose Emerging Market Status
MSCI proposes moving Indonesia from emerging to Standalone status. Funds tracking its indexes could be forced to sell; decision due...
October 17, 2026
South Africa Inflation Test Looms for the Rand and Rates
South Africa inflation is expected to rise to 4.6% in September, testing the Reserve Bank's new 3% target and the...
October 17, 2026
Nigeria Inflation Rate Tested as September Data Looms
Nigeria inflation rate faces a critical test as September data is expected near 15.5%, with the central bank cutting rates...
October 15, 2026
Nigeria Inflation Rate Test Looms on 15 October
Nigeria's inflation rate is forecast to rise to 15.5% in September 2026, testing whether disinflation has stalled and what the...
October 14, 2026
Nigeria Public Debt Hits US$120.93 Billion in 2026
Nigeria public debt reached US$120.93 billion in June 2026, with debt service consuming over half of federal revenue, raising risks...
October 12, 2026
US Inflation Data on 14 October and Latin America
US September CPI is due on 14 October, with headline inflation forecast at 3.6%. See what it means for the...
October 10, 2026
Egypt Avoids Emerging-Market Downgrade
FTSE Russell took Egypt off its downgrade Watch List on 6 October 2026 and kept it an emerging market. What...
October 7, 2026
Kenya Interest Rate Decision Set for October 7
Kenya interest rate decision on October 7, 2026 is most likely a hold at 8.75% as inflation hits 6.8% and...
October 5, 2026