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A long-standing Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. bull has moved to the sidelines, citing concern that a slow start to the fourth quarter suggests softer sales for the year ahead.

Overnight markets weigh a 2.6% Nasdaq drop, a likely December Fed rate rise, French debt risk and Moody's review of France today. The post Nasdaq Drops 2.6% as Gold Falls and Fed Hike Looms | Global Economy, Oct 23 appeared first on The Rio Times.

With one eye on her baby in a stroller, Minae Kamata operates an arcade machine in a Tokyo suburb, manipulating a claw to grab not a stuffed toy but a pack of toilet paper. As inflation weighs on Japanese households, huge arcades on the outskirts of major cities are installing claw machines filled with eggs, rice, laundry detergent and other necessities. The “shop-and-play destinations” merge essential buying with entertainment so that families do not feel a choice between bringing home the...

Royal Bank of Canada’s capital markets division named Sara Mahaffy as head of Canadian equity strategy, marking the first time in a decade it’s had a dedicated strategist covering the domestic stock market.

Morocco's Saham Bank launched a private banking and family office unit for wealthy clients on 22 October, with no minimum or fees disclosed. The post Saham Bank Launches Private Banking Arm appeared first on The Rio Times.

Peru's president announced about US$5.2 billion in El Niño spending and defended a deficit of 2.4% of GDP, which US holders of Peruvian bonds will watch. The post Peru El Niño Stimulus Hits US$5.2 Billion appeared first on The Rio Times.

Argentina wants until 2 December 2026 to answer the YPF case appeal at the US Supreme Court, which has no deadline to decide whether to hear it. The post Argentina Seeks 30 More Days in YPF Case appeared first on The Rio Times.

Namibia's August uranium exports rose 438% to NAD 3.36 billion (about US$205 million) while diamond output fell 12%, the Chamber of Mines says. The post Namibia Uranium Exports Jump 438% to US$205M appeared first on The Rio Times.

NexMetals raised Selebi North Indicated resource in Botswana to 8.95 million tonnes from 3.00 million, with higher copper and nickel grades. The post NexMetals Nearly Triples Selebi Resource appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil's net external debt turned positive at US$5.1 billion in June, ending 19 years as a net creditor to the world, central bank figures show. The post Brazil Debt Tops Assets After 19 Years appeared first on The Rio Times.

In New Zealand, the rising price of everyday items is sobering: bread costs 64% more than three years ago, butter is up 57% and electricity 27%. Hikes like these are causing politicians across the spectrum to propose radical market interventions to improve competition and lower costs ahead of next month’s election.

Some bond-market watchers believe China is disguising the full extent of its ownership of US debt by holding hundreds of billions of dollars of securities through accounts in Canada. That idea is off base, according to research from one major Canadian bank.

Trade and business representatives from over 150 countries to attend the meet to assess the 2027 price outlook and identify ways to earn more from rice

The broader cryptocurrency market may be flagging, but newer corners of the industry are surging, fueled by an expanding regulatory framework and growing demand for hyper-speculative investments.

Who runs the Belize economy in 2026: the government, the central bank, four banks, sugar and banana exporters and the state utilities. The post Who Runs Belize’s Economy, the Key Players in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Ministers, central bankers, state giants and foreign factories decide how the Costa Rica economy moves. A guide to the key players in October 2026. The post Who Runs Costa Rica’s Economy, the Key Players in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

A plain guide to the government, banks, resorts, cruise ports and state companies behind the Bahamas economy in October 2026, and who controls them. The post Who Runs Bahamas’s Economy, the Key Players in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

The Singapore dollar is gaining favor as a funding currency for carry trades as cheap borrowing costs and fading expectations for appreciation make it increasingly attractive relative to the Japanese yen, strategists say.

The wheat fund WEAT fell 1.95% to US$23.09 on 21 October, its third daily drop, while the corn fund rose 0.67% and the soybean fund slipped 0.37%. The post Wheat Fund Falls 1.95% as Corn Fund Gains 0.67% | Grains, Oct 21 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil’s CSN fell 5.17% to US$1.10 and Ternium 1.29% on 21 October; Gerdau was flat and the SLX global steel fund dipped 0.05% to US$103.36. The post Steel Fund Dips 0.05% as CSN Falls 5.2% | Steel, Oct 21 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Zinc miners split on 21 October: Nexa Resources fell 1.71% to US$12.10 while Buenaventura gained 0.66% to US$30.44. We could not verify a zinc price. The post Nexa Falls 1.7% as Buenaventura Gains 0.7% | Zinc, Oct 21 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Vale, Brazil’s biggest iron-ore miner, fell 2.46% to US$12.70 on 21 October and Rio Tinto lost 1.41%. We could not verify an iron-ore price for the day. The post Vale Falls 2.46% as Rio Tinto Slips 1.4% | Iron Ore, Oct 21 appeared first on The Rio Times.

The lithium and battery fund LIT fell 1.66% to US$63.20 on 21 October. Chile’s SQM dropped 2.68% and Albemarle lost 1.36%; no trigger is confirmed. The post Lithium Fund Falls 1.66% as SQM Drops 2.7% | Lithium, Oct 21 appeared first on The Rio Times.

The US copper fund CPER fell 0.53% to US$39.54 on 21 October and Southern Copper lost 2.11%. Freeport-McMoRan was flat; we found no confirmed trigger. The post Copper Fund Slips 0.53% as Southern Copper Falls 2.1% | Copper, Oct 21 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Colombia’s COLCAP rose 1.07% to 2,560.37 on 21 October, the second best of five Latin American markets we track. The peso weakened to about 3,192 per US dollar. The post Colombia Stocks Rise 1.07% as Peso Slips | Colombia Market Report, Oct 21 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Argentine shares rose on 21 October, led by Galicia (+4.3%) and Telecom Argentina (over +5%). The peso held near 1,526 per US dollar. The post Argentina Stocks Rise as Banks Jump | Argentina Market Report, Oct 21 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Chile’s S&P IPSA rose 0.5% to 10,986 on 21 October, led by Cencosud (+2.3%) and Falabella (+1.2%). The peso weakened about 0.4% to 978 per US dollar. The post Chile Stocks Rise 0.5% as Retailers Lead | Chile Market Report, Oct 21 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Argentina’s economy recovered mildly in August after a much sharper drop in July as growth continues to sputter in the second half of the year.

A plain guide to the banks, telecom firms, utilities and business families behind the Haiti economy in October 2026, and how gangs tax it. The post Who Runs Haiti’s Economy, the Key Players in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Foi sancionado nesta quarta-feira (21) o Projeto de Lei Complementar (PLP) nº 186/2026, que prevê o perdão de dívidas de microempreendedores individuais (MEIs) com a União e amplia o limite anual de faturamento da categoria. O projeto foi aprovado pelo Senado Federal em votação nominal, com 78 votos favoráveis, nenhum contrário e nenhuma abstenção. A Câmara dos Deputados já havia aprovado a proposta por 461 votos a 4. Notícias relacionadas:Governo destina R$ 6,49 bilhões a setor de exportação.Empresas de três regiões terão aporte de R$ 450 milhões para inovação.Cortes em auxílios sociais podem gerar retração em cidades do interior.A lei integra o Prospera MEI, pacote lançado pelo governo federal com o objetivo de reduzir o endividamento, facilitar o acesso a recursos para investimentos e simplificar a rotina de microempreendedores individuais. Em nota, a Secretaria de Comunicação Social (Secom) informou que a iniciativa pode beneficiar um total de 17,6 milhões de empreendedores, dos quais 7,8 milhões são mulheres. “Efetivamente, não tem porque o governo ter uma dívida ativa que chega a quase R$ 18 bilhões. Essas pessoas estão com o nome sujo no Serasa, não conseguem mais financiamento. E é um dinheiro que a gente sabia que não ia receber”, disse o presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva durante cerimônia no Palácio do Planalto. De acordo com Lula, quase 4 milhões terão as dívidas perdoadas e ficarão com o "nome limpo". “Ele não vai poder pagar. O governo sabe que não vai receber. Mas fica aquele peso nas costas da pessoa. Resolvemos assumir a responsabilidade dessa dívida e perdoar os devedores”, completou. Perdão de dívidas A lei prevê a remissão integral dos débitos tributários federais dos MEIs de titularidade da União, inscritos ou não na Dívida Ativa da União até 13 de outubro de 2026. O benefício abrange o valor original das contribuições previdenciárias em atraso, multas, juros e encargos de cobrança, inclusive dívidas ajuizadas ou parceladas. A medida entra em vigor em 1º de janeiro de 2027 e prevê o perdão automático das dívidas, sem necessidade de solicitação pelo empreendedor à Procuradoria-Geral da Fazenda Nacional (PGFN). Para manter o benefício, o MEI deverá pagar em dia as guias mensais do Documento de Arrecadação do Simples Nacional (DAS) durante os seis meses seguintes à entrada em vigor da lei. A remissão também alcança o saldo devedor de parcelamentos em andamento, mas não permite a devolução de valores já pagos. Microempreendedores que tenham processos judiciais em andamento para contestar as dívidas deverão desistir das ações para obter a baixa definitiva, sem cobrança de honorários advocatícios pela desistência. A medida, de acordo com a Secom, pode beneficiar mais de 3,6 milhões de microempreendedores, com o perdão de mais de R$ 18,7 bilhões em dívidas. O valor médio dos débitos é de aproximadamente R$ 3,4 mil. Aumento do teto do faturamento Ainda conforme a lei, o limite anual de faturamento do MEI passará dos atuais R$ 81 mil para R$ 110 mil em 2027 e para R$ 140 mil em 2028. A proposta também permite a contratação de até dois empregados no lugar de apenas um. O teto de faturamento não era atualizado desde 2018. “Com a mudança, o microempreendedor poderá aumentar sua receita sem precisar deixar o regime simplificado tão cedo, mantendo o pagamento mensal do Documento de Arrecadação do Simples Nacional (DAS)”, informou a Secom. A mudança também pode beneficiar empresas do Simples Nacional com faturamento anual de até R$ 110 mil em 2027 e R$ 140 mil em 2028, que poderão voltar a se enquadrar como MEI, conforme regras previstas. Entenda o que muda Perdão de dívidas – remissão integral dos débitos inscritos ou não na dívida ativa da União. Teto de faturamento – de R$ 81 mil para R$ 110 mil em 2027 e para R$ 140 mil em 2028. Contratação de empregados – até dois funcionários, em vez de um. Compras públicas – limite das licitações exclusivas para micro e pequenas empresas sobe de R$ 80 mil para R$ 130.984,20. Contrata+Brasil – teto de valor para contratações de MEIs subirá de R$ 13 mil para R$ 25 mil.