World News by Wild Rose

Bitcoin ended the week almost unchanged at US$81,629 and ether at US$2,404, as crypto kept tracking falls in US technology shares. The post Bitcoin Steadies at US$81,629 as Ether Edges Up | Crypto Wrap, Oct 23 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Grain funds were mixed on Friday: soybeans edged up 0.56%, corn eased 0.56% and wheat was flat, with Brazil and Argentina key exporters. The post Soybean Fund Gains 0.56% as Corn Falls 0.56% | Grains, Oct 23 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Steel shares were mostly steady on Friday: the SLX fund closed flat, Ternium and Gerdau gained about 1%, and Brazil's CSN jumped from a low base. The post Brazil’s CSN Jumps 13.46% as Steel Fund Holds Steady | Steel, Oct 23 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Palm oil futures traded near steady in Kuala Lumpur, after fluctuating between gains and losses.

The Indian rupee’s sharp rebound from near a record low is set to lose steam as high oil prices and persistent dollar demand limit the scope for further gains.

Tech-heavy Nasdaq falls 2.6 percent as debate rages over whether AI is a bubble.

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

Bloomberg reporters answer your questions about the challenges Southeast Asia's biggest economy faces on Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. HKT

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, and Paul Dobson break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." (Source: Bloomberg)

Chandrababu Naidu stated that the financial restructuring plan encompasses both short and long-term strategies drawn up to strengthen the AP-Transco’s financial position and ensure its financial sustainability

US corn futures rose for a second day on dip-buying and signs of improved demand in major markets.

China has burned through much of a petrochemicals glut built up by years of overproduction as the US-Iran war chokes oil flows, setting the stage for higher prices for an array of industrial materials.

Forces buffeting European stocks have left strategists the most divided on the near-term market outlook in at least seven years, a Bloomberg survey shows.

Aloke Gupte, Global Co-Head of Equity Capital Markets at Citi, speaks on "Bloomberg The China Show" after his bank claimed top spot for global IPO underwriters for the year through September. (Source: Bloomberg)

O dólar aproximou-se de R$ 5, e a bolsa superou os 208 mil pontos nesta terça-feira (20). O desempenho positivo dos ativos brasileiros foi impulsionado pela desvalorização da moeda norte-americana no exterior, pelo fluxo de investimentos estrangeiros e pelo cenário eleitoral. No mercado internacional, a queda do petróleo também contribuiu para o apetite por risco. Números do dia Dólar comercial: R$ 5,019 (-0,58%); Dólar em outubro: queda de 3,02%; Dólar em 2026: recuo acumulado de 8,56%; Ibovespa: 208.295,98 pontos (+1,57%); Petróleo Brent: US$ 108,79 por barril (-0,69%). Câmbio O dólar comercial encerrou esta terça vendido a R$ 5,019, com queda de 0,58%. Esse foi o terceiro pregão consecutivo de baixa frente ao real. Durante a sessão, a moeda chegou a se aproximar de R$ 5,00, acompanhando o movimento de desvalorização no mercado internacional. O índice DXY, que mede o desempenho da moeda norte-americana em relação a uma cesta de seis divisas fortes, recuava cerca de 0,26% no fim da tarde. A queda refletiu, entre outros fatores, dados mais fracos do setor imobiliário dos Estados Unidos e expectativas sobre a trajetória dos juros estadunidenses. A redução dos rendimentos dos títulos do Tesouro dos Estados Unidos, conhecidos como Treasuries, também contribuiu para o movimento. Quando esses rendimentos caem, investimentos em outros mercados podem se tornar relativamente mais atraentes, favorecendo a entrada de recursos em países emergentes, como o Brasil. No mercado doméstico, a perspectiva de entrada de capital estrangeiro na Bolsa ajudou a sustentar o real. A movimentação ocorre em meio à expectativa dos investidores sobre os desdobramentos da disputa presidencial, que também influencia a percepção de risco dos ativos brasileiros. Ibovespa O Ibovespa encerrou o pregão aos 208.295,98 pontos, com valorização de 1,57%. Durante a tarde, o principal índice da B3 chegou à máxima de 208.941,57 pontos, avanço de 1,88% em relação ao fechamento anterior. O resultado levou o índice ao maior nível desde 9 de outubro. O desempenho foi favorecido pelo ingresso de recursos estrangeiros e pelo avanço de ações de empresas sensíveis às expectativas de juros e à atividade econômica. A expectativa de condições financeiras mais favoráveis pode beneficiar empresas que dependem de crédito e consumo. Juros menores, por exemplo, tendem a reduzir o custo de financiamento e podem estimular a atividade econômica, embora os efeitos variem conforme a situação de cada companhia. Petróleo recua No mercado internacional, o petróleo Brent, referência para as negociações globais, fechou em queda de 0,69%, a US$ 108,79 por barril. A baixa ocorreu em meio a notícias sobre possíveis avanços nas negociações entre Estados Unidos e Irã para um acordo relacionado ao conflito no Oriente Médio. A perspectiva de redução das tensões geopolíticas diminuiu parte da pressão sobre os preços do petróleo. Como o produto afeta os custos de energia e transporte, a queda influencia as expectativas de inflação mundial. Uma redução sustentada dos preços pode aliviar pressões inflacionárias e influenciar as decisões de política monetária das principais economias.   * com informações da Reuters

Radiology Partners Inc. has pulled a loan offering to help fund an acquisition, the latest sign of weakness in the leveraged loan market.

Citadel Securities President Jim Esposito discusses the firm's relationship with banks, plans to grow in the fixed income market and his views on prediction markets with Bloomberg's Dani Burger on the sidelines of Citadel's annual Future of Global Markets Conference in New York. (Source: Bloomberg)

Victoria Fernandez, chief market strategist at Crossmark Global Investments, explains the factors she sees pointing to a slowdown in the US economy and markets. She speaks on “Bloomberg Surveillance.” (Source: Bloomberg)

Jens Nordvig, president and co-founder at Vanda, examines the market impact of political instability and riots in France and the options available to the European Central Bank to help the situation. He speaks on “Bloomberg Surveillance.” (Source: Bloomberg)

African companies’ hard-currency bond sales are running at the fastest pace in five years, according to Bank of America Corp, which predicts issuance will remain robust over the coming years.

Indonesian markets extended their selloff, with losses in bonds and the rupiah, after MSCI warned of a potential downgrade. Bloomberg's Anthony Stephens talks about the potential buffers against foreign selling. (Source: Bloomberg)

"Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" brings you everything you need to know to get ahead as the trading day begins in Asia. Bloomberg TV is live from Sydney with Haidi Stroud-Watts and Paul Allen, getting insight and analysis from newsmakers and industry leaders on the biggest stories shaping global markets. (Source: Bloomberg)

São Paulo Monday: Pinacoteca, weather and expat plans. Brazil markets mixed as election focus stays. Your Daily Brief for October 19, 2026. The post São Paulo Daily Brief — Monday, October 19, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief for Monday 19 October 2026 — weather, markets, open venues, sport and practical tips for expats and digital nomads. The post Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief — Monday, October 19, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

China growth, Brazil mid-month CPI and Mexico activity anchor a week of selective risk-taking across Latin American assets. The post Key Market Events for the Week of October 19–23, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Your Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief for Saturday: weather, the Sustainable Favela Festival at Fundição Progresso, markets, and what to do today. The post Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief — Saturday, October 17, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Bitcoin closed at US$82,046 on Friday 16 October, down 0.61% on the week, while Coinbase fell 5.79% and Strategy 9.56% in a tech selloff. The post Bitcoin Slips 0.6% on the Week to US$82,046 | Crypto, Oct 16 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil’s Nexa rose 0.32% to US$12.52 on Friday 16 October while Peru’s Buenaventura fell 2.34%, as zinc quotes differed by source. The post Nexa Gains 0.32% to US$12.52 as Buenaventura Falls 2.3% | Zinc, Oct 16 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Iron ore rebounded 1.11% to US$90.85 a tonne on Friday 16 October after a two-year low, lifting Vale 0.31% to US$13.06 in New York. The post Iron Ore Rebounds to US$90.85 as Vale Gains 0.3% | Iron Ore, Oct 16 appeared first on The Rio Times.