A week led by the Federal Reserve's July minutes, Banxico minutes, and second-quarter GDP from Colombia and Chile shapes Latin American markets. The post Latin American Markets: The Week Ahead, August 17–21, 2026 appeared first on The Rio…

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Ecuador Mining Exports to China Face New Controls

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BusinessAug 16, 2026 · 1 min

Ecuador Mining Exports to China Face New Controls

Ecuador now inspects gold and copper shipments to China before they leave, aiming to stop undervaluation. Separately, BYD rolled out new hybrids. The post Ecuador Mining Exports to China Face New Controls appeared first on The Rio Times .

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What’s your weirdly specific sign the economy is cooked?

Stuff

BusinessAug 16, 2026 · 1 min

What’s your weirdly specific sign the economy is cooked?

Forget GDP, inflation and unemployment figures. What’s the weirdly specific thing that makes you think money is getting tight?

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Minsur’s Santo Domingo Tin Project: US$250M Peru Plan

Rio Times

BusinessAug 16, 2026 · 1 min

Minsur’s Santo Domingo Tin Project: US$250M Peru Plan

Minsur is taking early planning steps for its Santo Domingo tin project in Puno, with a reported ~US$250 million investment. The company has filed groundwork with Peru's environmental regulator, but a construction decision is still far…

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NICA Act Extension to 2035: New Bill Targets Nicaragua’s Gold Sector

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BusinessAug 16, 2026 · 1 min

NICA Act Extension to 2035: New Bill Targets Nicaragua’s Gold Sector

US Senators introduce a bill to extend and expand the NICA Act, adding gold sector sanctions and new triggers, with an early exit if Nicaragua meets democratic conditions. The post NICA Act Extension to 2035: New Bill Targets Nicaragua’s…

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Bloomberg

BusinessAug 16, 2026 · 1 min

Trump Says Asked Pentagon to Cut Military Drills With S. Korea

“I have instructed Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to substantially reduce the Joint Military Exercises,” with South Korea, President Donald Trump says in a post on Truth Social.

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Argentina’s Travel Sale 2026: What Foreign Residents Need to Know

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BusinessAug 16, 2026 · 1 min

Argentina’s Travel Sale 2026: What Foreign Residents Need to Know

Argentina's Travel Sale 2026 runs 24-30 August. This practical guide for foreign residents covers the confirmed details, instalment plans, and the currency tax rules you need to know. The post Argentina’s Travel Sale 2026: What Foreign…

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Bloomberg

BusinessAug 16, 2026 · 1 min

BHP Heads Into Earnings With Least Amount of ‘Buy’ Ratings Ever

Analysts are less bullish on BHP Group Ltd. ahead of Tuesday’s full-year results, with buy recommendations for its Sydney-listed stock falling to a record low.

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Live: Wall Street dips as consumer sentiment slumps, ASX to keep sliding

ABC News

BusinessAug 16, 2026 · 1 min

Live: Wall Street dips as consumer sentiment slumps, ASX to keep sliding

Wilting consumer confidence has halted Wall Street's recent rally and the ASX is priced to slide lower again today. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

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Licence loss, fines for companies hosting migrants in shoddy housing

ABC News

BusinessAug 16, 2026 · 1 min

Licence loss, fines for companies hosting migrants in shoddy housing

Victorian labour hire companies that house migrant workers in substandard accommodation will risk losing their licence under changes aimed at protecting vulnerable workers.

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