IBOV 171,324.31 ▼ 0.43% IPC MEX 71,674.32 ▼ 0.46% MERVAL 2,848,945 — — USD/BRL5.64▲ 0.02% USD/MXN18.60▲ 0.01% USD/CLP994.00▲ 1.14% USD/COP3,306▲ 0.80% USD/PEN3.41▲ 0.16% USD/ARS1,545▼ 0.02% USD/UYU40.52▲ 2.14% USD/PYG6,185▲ 2.16% USD/BOB11.60▼ 0.28% USD/DOP60.57▲ 1.81% USD/CRC445.25▲ 0.47% USD/GTQ7.65▲ 2.13% USD/HNL26.90▲ 3.30% USD/NIO36.62▲ 1.57% USD/VES909.35▼ 0.13% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD157.09▲ 2.15% USD/TTD6.71▲ 1.04% EUR/BRL6.24▲ 0.83% BRENT 95.50 ▼ 0.33% WTI 88.17 ▼ 0.64% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.19 ▲ 0.19% GOLD 3,920 ▲ 0.90% SILVER 50.22 ▲ 0.49% SOY 1,230 ▲ 0.22% CORN 446.75 ▲ 0.96% WHEAT 591.25 ▲ 1.20% COFFEE 275.10 ▲ 2.27% SUGAR 18.22 ▼ 1.41% ORANGE JUICE 140.60 ▼ 0.25% COTTON 78.56 ▲ 0.05% COCOA 5,187 ▲ 5.71% BEEF 223.05 ▲ 1.86% CATTLE 331.80 ▼ 0.25% LITHIUM 59.43 ▼ 2.69% PETR4 44.70 ▲ 2.64% VALE3 63.95 ▼ 0.75% ITUB4 41.68 ▼ 0.10% BBDC4 14.32 ▼ 0.07% ABEV3 15.75 ▼ 0.63% BBAS3 15.48 ▼ 8.35% B3SA3 14.76 ▼ 0.27% WEGE3 51.65 ▲ 0.08% PRIO3 63.30 ▲ 2.98% SUZB3 56.04 ▲ 4.16% RENT3 29.58 ▼ 2.18% AZZA3 16.90 ▲ 9.95% CSAN3 2.85 ▼ 5.94% RAIZ4 0.30 ▼ 98.60% PCAR3 2.39 ▼ 5.91% GMAT3 3.84 ▼ 5.88% PSSA3 45.94 ▼ 0.09% CVCB3 0.84 ▼ 2.33% POSI3 3.37 ▲ 1.51% SLCE3 18.36 ▲ 7.68% NATU3 5.33 ▼ 5.16% BRKM5 3.07 ▲ 5.14% RANI3 8.18 ▼ 2.50% CSNA3 4.23 ▼ 6.42% IBOV 171,324.31 ▼ 0.43% IPC MEX 71,674.32 ▼ 0.46% MERVAL 2,848,945 — — USD/BRL 5.64 ▲ 0.02% USD/MXN 18.60 ▼ 0.01% USD/CLP 994.00 ▲ 1.14% USD/COP 3,306 ▲ 0.80% USD/PEN 3.41 ▲ 0.21% USD/ARS 1,545 ▼ 0.02% USD/UYU 40.52 ▲ 2.14% USD/PYG 6,185 ▲ 2.16% USD/BOB 11.60 ▼ 0.28% USD/DOP 60.57 ▲ 1.81% USD/CRC 445.25 ▲ 0.47% USD/GTQ 7.65 ▲ 2.13% USD/HNL 26.90 ▲ 2.13% USD/NIO 36.62 ▲ 1.57% USD/VES 909.35 ▼ 0.13% USD/PAB 1.00 — 0.00% USD/BZD 2.00 — 0.00% USD/JMD 157.09 ▲ 1.00% USD/TTD 6.71 ▲ 1.04% EUR/BRL 6.24 ▲ 0.83% BRENT 95.50 ▼ 0.33% WTI 88.17 ▼ 0.64% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.19 ▲ 0.19% GOLD 3,920 ▲ 0.90% SILVER 50.22 ▲ 0.49% SOY 1,230 ▲ 0.22% CORN 446.75 ▲ 0.96% WHEAT 591.25 ▲ 1.20% COFFEE 275.10 ▲ 2.27% SUGAR 18.22 ▼ 1.41% ORANGE JUICE 140.60 ▼ 0.25% COTTON 78.56 ▲ 0.05% COCOA 5,187 ▲ 5.71% BEEF 223.05 ▲ 1.86% CATTLE 331.80 ▼ 0.25% LITHIUM 59.43 ▼ 2.69% PETR4 44.70 ▲ 2.64% VALE3 63.95 ▼ 0.75% ITUB4 41.68 ▼ 0.10% BBDC4 14.32 ▼ 0.07% ABEV3 15.75 ▼ 0.63% BBAS3 15.48 ▼ 8.35% B3SA3 14.76 ▼ 0.27% WEGE3 51.65 ▲ 0.08% PRIO3 63.30 ▲ 2.98% SUZB3 56.04 ▲ 4.16% RENT3 29.58 ▼ 2.18% AZZA3 16.90 ▲ 9.95% CSAN3 2.85 ▼ 5.94% RAIZ4 0.30 ▼ 98.60% PCAR3 2.39 ▼ 5.91% GMAT3 3.84 ▼ 5.88% PSSA3 45.94 ▼ 0.09% CVCB3 0.84 ▼ 2.33% POSI3 3.37 ▲ 1.51% SLCE3 18.36 ▲ 7.68% NATU3 5.33 ▼ 5.16% BRKM5 3.07 ▲ 5.14% RANI3 8.18 ▼ 2.50% CSNA3 4.23 ▼ 6.42%
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759 reports Updated 16 September 2026
Africa

Cape Verde President Neves Seeks a Second Term

José Maria Neves declared in Praia on 14 September that he will seek a second term. Janira Hopffer Almada becomes the first woman to hold the office.

16 September 2026 · 5 min read

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A $753m US-backed railway from Angola to Congo shows how Washington, Africa and a Lusophone builder are racing China for the metals of the future.

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One Old Railway, Two Superpowers, and the Fight for the Metals That Run the Future

Angola's Lobito rail wins fresh funding as Washington and Beijing fight for Africa's cobalt and copper....

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Portugal Revives Tax Incentives for Foreign Residents Amid Controversy

The Portuguese government plans to reintroduce tax incentives for foreign residents, previously criticized for raising housing prices, revealed...

4 July 2024
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São Tomé and Príncipe’s Oil Ambitions: A Decade Away?

São Tomé and Príncipe’s Prime Minister Patrice Trovoada envisions oil production within a decade. Coverage and analysis from...

3 July 2024
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Cabo Verde’s Air Travel Crisis: A Persistent Struggle

Air travel between Cabo Verde’s islands remains chaotic. TACV responsible for domestic routes struggles to meet demand. Analysis...

3 July 2024
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Strategic Partners: China and Mozambique’s Growing Alliance

In Beijing a significant dialogue unfolded between Mozambique’s Cristóvão Chume and China’s Dong Jun. Coverage and analysis from...

1 July 2024
Africa

Cape Verdean Economy Grows by 10.2% in the First Quarter

The Cape Verdean economy grew by 10.2% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same...

1 July 2024
Lusophone World

Lisbon’s Economic Renaissance: Powered by U.S. Tourism

Southern Europe, particularly Lisbon, has recently found a significant economic catalyst in the influx of American visitors. Last...

26 June 2024
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Macau Transforms: From Gambling Hub to Culinary Capital

Macau, once the gambling hub of East Asia, is shifting focus to cuisine. This change aims to diversify...

20 June 2024
Africa

Rising Tide: Mozambique’s Economic Surge and Agricultural Innovations

Mozambique predicts a strong 5.2% GDP growth through 2025 driven by surging gas agriculture and consumer spending. Analysis...

5 June 2024
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