Peru Fiscal Deficit Shrinks, Easing El Niño Risk
Peru’s rolling annual fiscal deficit fell to 1.3% of GDP in June 2026, beating official targets, as higher revenues strengthen...
July 18, 2026Topic
emerging markets
Colombia’s Fiscal-Deficit Fix Gets IMF, US Backing
Colombia’s fiscal-deficit fix gains IMF and World Bank backing as the incoming administration confronts a 7.1% GDP deficit and a...
July 18, 2026
US-Brazil Tariff Fight Threatens $2.4B Chemical Exports
Washington demands Brazil open its chemical sector amid a US-Brazil tariff fight, threatening $2.4B in exports. A 25% tariff on...
July 18, 2026
Egypt’s Parliament Formalises Powers of Military-Linked Future of Egypt Authority
Egypt’s parliament approved a law on 14 July 2026 granting the Future of Egypt Authority vast powers over food imports,...
July 15, 2026
South Africa’s Coalition Fears Rattle Markets and Investors
South Africa coalition fears erase 1.7% from the rand and hit bonds after ANC’s 39.7% vote share forces talks with...
July 15, 2026
BofA Sees Chile’s GDP Accelerating to 3% on Reconstruction Drive
Chile GDP — Bank of America projects Chile’s GDP growth will rebound to 3% in 2027, driven by a pro-growth...
July 14, 2026
Circle CEO Says Argentina Is Now Far More Attractive to Foreign Investors
Circle Argentina — Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says Argentina has become far more attractive to foreign investors after Milei’s reforms,...
July 14, 2026
Argentina Needs Deeper Reforms to Unlock an Investment Jump, Says IERAL
IERAL says Argentina reforms like the $200M RIGI law are vital for an investment jump, as Milei’s fiscal win alone...
July 14, 2026
Argentina’s June Inflation Set to Dip Below 2% for First Time
Argentina June inflation is forecast at 2.0% or lower, down from 2.1% in May, as annual inflation collapses toward a...
July 14, 2026