Global Economy Briefing
Global economy briefing: BCB surprise cut to 14.50%, Fed holds at 3.75%, Trump rejects Iran Hormuz deal, durable goods beat....
April 30, 2026Section
North America
The United States and Canada set the price of money, the direction of technology, and the trade rules the rest of the world lives by. The Rio Times covers North America through an emerging-market lens: the Fed and the dollar, Wall Street and the AI boom, tariffs and the policies that decide how capital flows to – or away from – Latin America. This hub gathers our daily US and Canada coverage and connects it to the wider Global South story.
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World Bank Warns of Biggest Commodity Shock Since 2022
World Bank forecasts a 24% energy price surge and 42% rise in precious metals in 2026—the biggest commodity shock since...
April 28, 2026
50 Nations Meet in Colombia’s Santa Marta to Plan Fossil Fuel Exit
56 countries gathered in Santa Marta this week for the first global conference on phasing out fossil fuels — co-hosted...
April 28, 2026
Shell Pivots to North American Gas with $13.6B ARC Deal
Shell agreed Monday to buy Canadian gas producer ARC Resources for $13.6 billion equity value — its largest deal in...
April 28, 2026
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief for Monday, April 27, 2026
US and Canada intelligence brief: DOJ drops Powell probe, clearing Warsh confirmation vote Wednesday. Mag 7 earnings test the rally....
April 27, 2026
Latino Catholic Vote Turns on Trump Over Pope Leo XIV
Latino Catholic support for Trump has fallen from 41% in 2024 to 25% favorability after the Pope Leo XIV feud,...
April 27, 2026
Iran War’s Decisive Week: Tehran Proposal, Brent Over $107
Iran's FM Araghchi sent a phased Hormuz reopening plan to the U.S. via Pakistani mediators — nuclear talks deferred. What...
April 27, 2026
Trump Survives DC Shooting: Latin America’s 3 Camps React
A would-be assassin opened fire at Trump's Saturday correspondents dinner. Lula, Milei and Sheinbaum reactions divide the region as expected.
April 27, 2026
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief for Friday, April 24, 2026
US and Canada intelligence brief: Intel demolishes earnings with 2,800% EPS beat and Tesla Terafab deal. Brent crosses $106. California...
April 24, 2026