Emerging Markets

Banxico Corrects Economy Ministry: Mexican FDI Fell 7.9% in H1 2026

Banxico's balance-of-payments report revised first-half 2026 foreign direct investment to a 7.9% annual fall, undercutting the rec…

The Rio Times · 5d ago · Brazil

Why Africa doesn’t need to build frontier AI models first—Experts

Mustafa Ehsan has spent the past year turning something as unglamorous as a spreadsheet into an argument about where AI economics …

Nairametrics · 5d ago · Nigeria

Brazil Posts Deeper IPCA-15 Deflation as Itaipú Bonus Cuts Power Bills

Brazil's mid-month inflation fell 0.40% in August 2026, deeper than expected, as a US$170 million Itaipú dam bonus slashed electri…

Two Workers Killed in YPF Vaca Muerta Accident at Rincón del Mangrullo

Two workers died after a severe decompression at YPF's Rincón del Mangrullo gas plant in Vaca Muerta, the second serious safety sc…

Alert Group PBT jumps 128% as deposits surge 475% to N94.82 billion

Alert Group has more than doubled its profit before tax to N1.31 billion in the first half of 2026, representing a 127.8% year-on-…

Comercio Partners Report: 10 Years of Money Market and Living Costs Part 6

In this part six of the Comercio Partners’ ‘10 Years of Money Market and Living Costs’ report, the focus shifts to the long-term s…

Buenos Aires Times · 6d ago · Argentina

Milei’s magic fades on Argentina’s slowing economic recovery

President Javier Milei’s Economists and analysts say economic revival is sputtering, with the recovery not only fading but becomin…

EFCC offers whistleblowers 5% reward to uncover stolen Nigerian assets abroad

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on whistleblowers with information on Nigerian assets allegedly sto…

DSS probes NFF over N17bn intervention fund

The Department of State Services has commenced investigations into the utilisation of the N17 billion intervention fund released b…

Kingibe accuses Wike of taking FCT loans without National Assembly approval

Ireti Kingibe, senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has accused Nyesom Wike, FCT minister, of securing loans …

Meta agrees to pay up to $16.7 billion to settle teen social media harm case

Meta Platforms has agreed to pay up to $16.7 billion to settle a landmark lawsuit brought by multiple US states over allegations t…

Ghana rejects MTN’s GHS20 million donation for xenophobia victims

The Government of Ghana has declined an offer from MTN Ghana to donate GHS20 million for Ghanaian victims of xenophobic attacks in…

ThriveAgric records successful oversubscribed debut with ₦5.3 Billion commercial paper issuance

ThriveAgric, a leading technology-driven agricultural company has formally announced the successful debut of its commercial paper …

Johnvents group publishes inaugural sustainability report, reinforcing commitment to responsible growth

Johnvents Group, a multinational agribusiness and manufacturing company operating across Africa, Asia and the UAE, today announced…

VFD Microfinance Bank appoints Nonso Okoye as Managing Director

VFD Microfinance Bank has appointed seasoned banker Nonso Kenneth Okoye as its Managing Director. The post VFD Microfinance Bank a…

Four Colombian Chefs Reach S.Pellegrino Young Chef Regional Final

Gastronomy & Talent Key Facts Finalists. Daniela Díaz Fuertes, Diana Pérez, Heisy Córdoba and Diego Ramírez reached the region…

Mexico City Aura Battle Returns to Monumento a la Revolución

Mexico City · Viral Culture Key Facts Main event. A Mexico City aura battle takes place at Monumento a la Revolución on Saturday, …

DePol and Camela Concerts Set for Mérida’s Acueducto de Los Milagros

Live Music & Local Economy Key Facts Event. DePol and Camela will perform at the Acueducto de Los Milagros in Mérida. Access. …

Mexico Tops World Culinary Destinations List for 2026

Travel & Gastronomy Key Facts Ranking. Mexico is the number-one culinary destination in the world for 2026. Source. Travel And…

The Iran war’s long shadow over Nigeria’s FX and cross-border trade

The war between the United States and Iran began in late February, triggering a conflict that quickly rattled global energy read m…

Omar Courtz in Mexico: Tickets, Dates and Prices for His Concerts

Latin America · Music & Live Events Key Facts Artist. Omar Courtz, the rising Puerto Rican reggaeton and Latin trap star. Dat…

Mexico City Culture Is Open and Affordable for Everyone

Culture & City Life Key Facts Access. Many major Mexico City museums offer free entry on certain days. Range. The city mixes p…

Stanbic IBTC leads Nigeria’s 143,248 new pension accounts across top fund managers

Nigeria’s pension industry added 143,248 new Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) in the first quarter of 2026, as Stanbic IBTC Pens…