BusinessBloombergBusinessAug 19, 2026 · 1 minIndia Stocks Top Indonesia as Asia’s Least-Favored in BofA PollIndia has replaced Indonesia as Asia’s least-preferred stock market in a survey of fund managers by Bank of America Corp., signaling growing caution toward a market that’s among the world’s worst performers this year.Bloomberg
BusinessBloombergBusinessAug 19, 2026 · 1 minBonds Traders Look to Hedge Risk of Fed Rate Cuts in 2027Bond traders are looking to hedge the risk that the Federal Reserve pivots to cutting rates in 2027. The dovish wagers are at odds with recent moves in the Treasuries market, which saw yields on long-dated bonds climb to multiyear highs as…Bloomberg
BusinessRio TimesBusinessAug 19, 2026 · 1 minZinc Slips and Latin American Miners Nexa and Buenaventura FollowZinc eased on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, as tight LME stocks met softer risk appetite. Nexa Resources and Buenaventura shares fell in New York. The post Zinc Slips and Latin American Miners Nexa and Buenaventura Follow appeared first on The…Rio Times
BusinessRio TimesBusinessAug 19, 2026 · 1 minChile Markets: IPSA & the Peso — August 19, 2026Chile's stock market rose on August 18, with the S&P IPSA gaining 0.34% to 11,187 as lithium and retail names led. The peso weakened to 927.5. The post Chile Markets: IPSA & the Peso — August 19, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .Rio Times
BusinessRio TimesBusinessAug 19, 2026 · 1 minOil Wrap: Iran Supply Fears Lift Crude; YPF SlipsWTI and Brent hit three-week highs as Iran vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed. Petrobras dips, YPF retreats after Monday's surge. The post Oil Wrap: Iran Supply Fears Lift Crude; YPF Slips appeared first on The Rio Times .Rio Times
BusinessRio TimesBusinessAug 19, 2026 · 1 minIron Ore Wrap: Vale Slips as Ore Edges HigherVale's US shares fell 0.51% to US$13.68 on Tuesday while the seaborne iron ore benchmark rose 0.35%. We explain the divergence and China's complex demand. The post Iron Ore Wrap: Vale Slips as Ore Edges Higher appeared first on The Rio…Rio Times
BusinessRio TimesBusinessAug 19, 2026 · 1 minGlobal Economy Briefing — August 19, 2026Global stocks slip as semiconductor sell-off deepens; focus turns to Fed path and Brazil’s high-yield real amid Selic at 14%. The post Global Economy Briefing — August 19, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .Rio Times
BusinessRio TimesBusinessAug 19, 2026 · 1 minBrazil’s Financial Morning Call for Wednesday, August 19, 2026Brazil pre-market setup for Aug 19: Copom Selic bets, B3 radar and the levels to watch before the bell. See what drives the Ibovespa and USD/BRL today. The post Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for Wednesday, August 19, 2026 appeared first…Rio Times
BusinessRio TimesBusinessAug 19, 2026 · 1 minSteel Wrap: Gerdau and Ternium Fall as Global Producers RetreatLatin American steel shares fell Tuesday as tariff shields were offset by weak demand. Gerdau and Ternium dropped, CSN ticked up, and SLX lost ground. The post Steel Wrap: Gerdau and Ternium Fall as Global Producers Retreat appeared first…Rio Times
BusinessRio TimesBusinessAug 19, 2026 · 1 minBrazil Markets: Ibovespa & the Real — August 19, 2026Brazil's Ibovespa fell for an 11th straight session on August 18, 2026, as Casas Bahia's bankruptcy filing and a stronger dollar weighed on the market. The post Brazil Markets: Ibovespa & the Real — August 19, 2026 appeared first on The…Rio Times
BusinessRio TimesBusinessAug 19, 2026 · 1 minLithium Wrap: Lithium Miners Fall 2.9% as Futures FadeLIT ETF dropped to US$74.02 and Albemarle slipped to US$132.71 in Tuesday's session, even as China's spot carbonate benchmark edged higher. The post Lithium Wrap: Lithium Miners Fall 2.9% as Futures Fade appeared first on The Rio Times .Rio Times
BusinessThe GuardianBusinessAug 19, 2026 · 1 minUK inflation rises to 2.9% as Iran war fuels living costs squeezeHigher energy costs push up CPI but jobs slowdown could deter Bank of England from raising interest rates UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July as the impact of the Iran war on energy prices triggered a renewed cost of living squeeze for…The Guardian