Chile Central Bank decides largest interest rate hike in 20 years due to inflationary pressures
The Central Bank of Chile announced an increase in its benchmark interest rate to 2.75% per annum from 1.50%, the...
October 13, 2021Topic
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Average price of best-selling new cars in Brazil triples in 10 years – study
In the automobile market, the cheapest car in the country was a Chevrolet Celta, with an average value of R$...
October 12, 2021
In an energy crisis, Brazil shows interest in natural gas from Argentina’s Vaca Muerta field
Foreign Minister Carlos França expressed "enthusiasm" over the conclusion of an agreement with Argentina to buy gas from the Vaca...
October 11, 2021
Brazil could post record corn production in 2021/2022 – Conab
Brazil's corn crop could reach a record high in 2021/2022. According to data from the National Supply Company (Conab) relayed...
October 11, 2021
In Latin America, Chile and Paraguay lead in perceptions of inequality in access to health, education and justice
Chile is the country in the region that perceives the most significant inequity in access to education, justice, and health,...
October 8, 2021
Industrial production in Brazil drops in 7 of the 15 locations surveyed in August -IBGE
The production of Brazilian industry fell in seven of 15 locations surveyed in August, compared to July, according to data...
October 8, 2021
Consumer inflation in Brazil rises 1.16% in September – highest monthly result since 1994
As measured by the Broad National Consumer Price Index (IPCA), Brazil's official inflation stood at 1.16% in September, after 0.87%...
October 8, 2021
Iron ore rises 5.4% in Chinese port of Qingdao, at US$123.38 per ton
According to Fastmarkets MB, the iron ore with 62% iron content advanced 5.4% in the port of Qingdao, to US$123.38...
October 8, 2021
Ecuador commits to IMF to reduce public spending by 3.5% of GDP
The commitment to stabilize public finances. The most significant effort for this will come from public spending, accounting for 3.5%...
October 7, 2021