World News by Wild Rose

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack pointed to smaller, more frequent policy adjustments to help inflation expectations remain anchored. At an event in Cleveland Monday, Hammack stopped short of backing a rate increase this month, but said, “When feasible, I generally think it’s preferable to make smaller adjustments, and to do so relatively quickly, rather than to wait and risk needing a larger course correction.” (Source: Bloomberg)

Your Monday LatAm guide: Hurricane Simon weakens off Jalisco, a holiday in four countries, Mexico’s peso at 18.41 and Argentina’s inflation data. The post LatAm Expat & Nomad Daily Guide for Monday, October 12, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Oil above $100 keeps inflation fears alive. Polymarket puts a December Fed hike at 74.5% before Wednesday's US inflation data. The post Oil Above US$100 and Fed Hike Odds Frame Week | Global Economy, Oct 12 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil's stock exchange is closed for the holiday, so traders look to Tuesday. A November Selic cut is priced at 86.5% and 2026 inflation at 5.01%. The post Brazil Shut for Holiday; Selic Cut Odds Hit 86% | Morning Call, Oct 12 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Bond traders are looking to the latest consumer-price inflation figures and a planned appearance by Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh for insight into how quickly the central bank will continue raising interest rates.

The US-Israel war on Iran and its inflationary impact will dominate the agenda.

Iran's economy has been battered by years of sanctions, but the conflict that began in February with US-Israeli attacks and an American blockade of the country's ports has put extra strain on daily life. Rising inflation, nearly 90 percent year-on-year in September according to official figures, and erratic currency exchange fluctuations have driven up the cost of everyday items. Food prices have more than doubled since last year.

President Kast lunched with Chile's central bank Board on Friday, after Finance Minister Quiroz said inflation is the bank's job. Rates stay at 4.50%. The post Chile’s Kast Visits Central Bank After 4.1% Inflation appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil’s 12-month inflation climbed to 4.58% in September, above the 4.5% ceiling, as electricity bills jumped. Here is what it means for rate cuts. The post Brazil Inflation Rises to 4.58%, Above 4.5% Ceiling appeared first on The Rio Times.

Australia's central bank raised its cash rate to 4.60% as inflation hit 4.0%, a move that supports the AUD but pressures housing and equities. The post Why Australia’s Rate Hike Matters for US Investors appeared first on The Rio Times.

KTGA State president Pattabhiraman T.S. said UPI had evolved into essential public digital infrastructure and had generated significant benefits for governments, banks, payment platforms and the wider economy

US equity futures rebound from two days of losses as OpenAI is reportedly expecting to reach or exceed $70 billion in annualized revenue by year-end, easing concerns that sales were falling short of earlier estimates. The dollar rally continues as soaring oil prices weigh on currencies of energy importing nations and global inflation fears persist. Sitara Sundar of JPMorgan Private Bank joins "Bloomberg Brief" to discuss the volatility surrounding AI and geopolitics. (Source: Bloomberg)

The dollar rally is forging ahead as soaring oil prices weigh on currencies of energy importing nations and global inflation fears persist.

Angola inflation eased to 8.43% in September, the lowest in INE's table since 2021, while food still drove more than two thirds of price growth. The post Angola Inflation Slows to 8.43% in September appeared first on The Rio Times.

Namibia's annual inflation rose to 5.4% in September as fuel and transport costs climbed, while core inflation held at 4.0%. The post Namibia Inflation Climbs to 5.4% on Fuel Costs appeared first on The Rio Times.

Tanzania inflation stayed at 4.3% in September, inside the 3% to 5% target, as fuel and transport costs climbed and the central bank held its rate. The post Tanzania Inflation Holds at 4.3% in September appeared first on The Rio Times.

Japan’s household spending fell for a ninth month even as wages continued to climb, showing consumers remain cautious as persistent inflation squeezes purchasing power.

The RBI policy review will need Central assistance to effectively fight inflation

St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem warned against a broader resurgence in inflation and signaled that interest rates may need to rise over the next six to nine months, even as the U.S. economy remains strong. Musalem spoke with Bloomberg's Michael Mckee at The Bloomberg Future of Fixed Income Forum in New York. (Source: Bloomberg)

St. Louis Fed president Alberto Musalem said that interest rates will have to increase over the next six to nine months in order to bring inflation down in a 'timely manner,' but stopped short of endorsing a rate hike at the Fed's October meeting. Musalem, speaking with Bloomberg's Mike McKee at the Future of Fixed Income conference in New York, said that he goes into every meeting without 'prejudging' the outcome. (Source: Bloomberg)

Brij Khurana, senior managing director and fixed income portfolio manager at Wellington, and Kelsey Berro, fixed income portfolio manager at JPMorgan Asset Management, join Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Real Yield." A rally in oil prices rippled through global markets, sending stocks lower and whipsawing bonds on worries that higher energy costs will fuel inflation and force the Federal Reserve to boost rates. (Source: Bloomberg)

A rally in oil prices rippled through global markets, sending stocks lower and whipsawing bonds on worries that higher energy costs will fuel inflation and force the Federal Reserve to boost rates. Cam Dawson, CIO at NewEdge Wealth, discusses market choppiness. (Source: Bloomberg)

High energy prices continue to drive inflation and stoke anger among voters around the world. But with more crude oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, and governments releasing more emergency fuel stockpiles, how long will the energy crunch last? 

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said further interest-rate hikes will likely be needed to slow inflation. Speaking at an event organized by Turkey's central bank in Istanbul, Waller said he anticipates "additional hikes to support a timelier return to inflation" to the 2% goal. (Source: TCMB Istanbul Economic Forum)

Brazil’s IPCA inflation arrives Friday with a 4.5% consensus, the top of the tolerance range. Here is what it means for rents and savings. The post Brazil September Inflation Due Friday Near 4.5% Ceiling appeared first on The Rio Times.

Colombia limits yearly rent rises to the previous year’s inflation, 5.10% for 2026. Inflation is now 6.29%. Here is how the rule works. The post Colombia Rent Increase Limit Is 5.10% in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil's pre-market setup: the Selic outlook, Friday's IPCA inflation data, today's B3 radar and the levels that matter for the Ibovespa and the real. The post Ibovespa Falls 0.7% Ahead of IPCA Data | Morning Call, Oct 8 appeared first on The Rio Times.

The Colombian peso closed at 3,239 per dollar as annual inflation rose to 6.29% in September. The central bank's rate is 12.25%; COLCAP close not available. The post Peso Slips to 3,239 as Inflation Hits 6.29% | Colombia Market Report, Oct 7 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Japanese stocks fell for a second day, tracking a Wall Street selloff as persistently high oil prices revived inflation concerns and weighed on equities near record highs.

Philippine bonds, the worst-performing in emerging markets since the Iran war began, are set for further losses as faster inflation, a sliding peso and softer auction demand weigh on sentiment, strategists say.