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Australia’s growth will likely be slower than the 1.75% forecast in May’s budget, Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said Friday, as a series of rate hikes and rising inflation start to bite on the economy.

Brazil's Bradesco earned R$7.1 billion (US$1.4 billion) in the third quarter, in line with forecasts, while loans overdue 90 days rose to 4.6%. The post Brazil’s Bradesco Profit Up 14.6% to US$1.4B appeared first on The Rio Times.

Sudan's army chief has ordered an import ban cancelled as the dollar hit 10,300 pounds and inflation rose to 28.29% in September. The post Sudan’s Leader Lifts Import Ban on Food appeared first on The Rio Times.

A truckers’ protest in southern Italy has halted the production of the famed buffalo mozzarella, causing an estimated loss of €3 million (US$3.37 million) in just 24 hours as the milk cannot reach dairies in the Naples region and the finished cheese cannot reach customers, an official said. The week-long strike by truck drivers over the high cost of diesel driven up by the Iran war has also blocked deliveries of other basic goods to supermarkets and left fuel pumps empty in much of southern...

A economia da Argentina registrou uma queda de -1,74% em agosto deste ano, se comparado com o mesmo mês de 2025. O resultado leva especialistas a apontarem um risco de recessão no país vizinho. Em relação a julho deste ano, a atividade econômica da 2ª maior economia da América do Sul cresceu 0,1%. Notícias relacionadas:Milei lança plano para demitir 21 mil servidores na Argentina .Manifestação contra Milei termina em confrontos na Argentina.Ajuste de Milei reduz número de novos aposentados em 53% na Argentina.Este é o segundo mês consecutivo que os números apresentam retração. Em julho de 2026, houve uma queda de -2,8% em relação a julho de 2025 e redução de -1,5% em relação a junho. Os dados são do Instituto Nacional de Estatística e Censos (Indec) da Argentina, instituição oficial responsável por medir os indicadores sociais e econômicos do país.  No acumulado de 2026 terminado em agosto, a economia argentina cresceu 1,2%, ante um crescimento de 1,7% registrado no acumulado do ano terminado em julho. A economista Clara Brenck, professora adjunta no Departamento de Economia da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), explicou à Agência Brasil que a Argentina pode estar entrando em uma recessão econômica.  “O desemprego também aumentou muito, o que também é indício disso [recessão]. Acho que o cenário é preocupante da Argentina. Talvez a única coisa boa que se pode tirar disso é a redução da inflação, que eles conseguiram, mas também muito dependente da variação do dólar”, comentou. Recessão técnica As atividades que mais contribuíram para derrubar a economia argentina em agosto deste ano foram, principalmente, o setor de pesca (-15,7%); intermediação financeira (-3,8%); comércio atacadista, varejista e reparações (-3,5%), indústria manufatureira (-3,2%); transportes e comunicações (-2,9%); e construção (-2,5%). Por outro lado, contribuíram para elevar a economia da Argentina os setores de mineração e petróleo (+11,1); eletricidade, gás e água (+4,3); e hotéis e restaurantes (+3,1%). A professora Ana Brenck, que também é pesquisadora do Centro de Pesquisa em Macroeconomia das Desigualdades da Faculdade de Economia da Universidade de São Paulo (Made/USP), disse que são os setores de petróleo, gás e mineração o que tem “segurado que essa recessão não fosse pior”. “Porém, são setores que dependem muito do mercado externo, de preços internacionais. O que está crescendo são coisas que não dependem da economia doméstica, basicamente. Por isso, não acho que dá para comemorar esse resultado”, disse. Ana Paula cita as quedas dos setores industriais e comerciais como preocupantes por empregarem mais trabalhadores. Ela avalia que as políticas de corte de gastos do presidente Javier Milei contribuíram para esse cenário. “Os cortes de imposto que o Milei fez com a promessa de que isso iria gerar investimento e aumentar a atividade econômica no setor privado, a gente não está observando isso”, concluiu. Para especialista, o dado mais positivo foi o crescimento do setor hoteleiro “no sentido de segurar a queda do desemprego, mas, claro, é um setor também que tem um peso muito pequeno comparado com os outros”. Governo Milei O ministro da Economia da Argentina, Luis Caputo, destacou o crescimento de 0,1% em agosto se comparado com julho. “Com essa dinâmica, o indicador tendência-ciclo se posicionou 6,6% acima do nível de dezembro de 2023”, explicou em uma rede social. Caputo acrescentou ainda os dados das exportações agroindustriais de setembro, que teriam alcançado um máximo histórico do mês. “Nos primeiros 9 meses do ano, as exportações da agroindústria somaram US$ 43.206 milhões de dólares, crescendo 13% em relação ao mesmo período de 2025 e registrando também um recorde histórico em volume”, comemorou o ministro.  

Tokyo, Oct. 22 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government, in a rare move, has repeatedly urged people to take precautions after critical vulnerabilities were detected in the PHP programming language, which is widely used for websites. The moves reflected concerns that a delayed response could deal a blow to the economy and society, especially given the recent string of personal data breaches ca...

South Africa is stepping in to ease the fuel-price crisis, announcing billions of rand in tax relief as motorists and commuters struggle with record pump prices.

Brazil's central bank is studying income-linked limits on unsecured loans as household debt reaches 49.9% of income, news reports said on 20 October. The post Brazil Weighs Loan Limits as Debt Hits 49.9% appeared first on The Rio Times.

“Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, Yvonne Man and David Ingles give global investors unique insight, delivering in-depth discussions with the newsmakers who matter. (Source: Bloomberg)

Patna ranks first in total number of pensioners. Remaining beneficiaries urged to complete their life verification at the earliest

Earlier, considering the agricultural season and also to ensure that agricultural activities were not disrupted, construction work had been suspended during the designated work-break period from October 22 to December 10, 2026.

The union will organise a procession in Mumbai on November 3, followed by a visit by a delegation to the Assembly in Nagpur on November 4. From November 5, members will stage sit-in protests outside MSRTC offices and departmental headquarters across the State

Your São Paulo daily brief for Thursday 22 October 2026: showery weather, Sala São Paulo concerts, the Ibovespa, Selic at 13.75% and where to work or eat. The post São Paulo Daily Brief — Thursday, October 22, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Latin America's Pulse: Brazil's runoff fight dominates the mood as Lula's camp asks to annul Flávio's ticket and the Mexican peso slides. Here's the day. The post Latin American Pulse for Thursday, October 22, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Wall Street rose on Wednesday as the S&P 500 gained 0.58% to 7,757, gold held near US$4,126 and the 10-year yield stayed above 5%. Read-through for Brazil. The post S&P 500 Gains 0.6% as Dollar Holds Steady | Global Economy, Oct 22 appeared first on The Rio Times.

This is the sixth in a series of factsheets about Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and the 2026 policy address. Click here to view the other factsheets. The series has been produced with support from the Hong Kong SAR government. To see the South China Morning Post’s coverage of the five-year plan, click here. This Factsheet will appear in the SCMP print edition on October 26. You can find the newspaper at newsstands and convenience stores. For inquiries, contact printsupport@scmp.com.

This is the fifth in a series of factsheets about Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and the 2026 policy address. Click here to view the other factsheets. The series has been produced with support from the Hong Kong SAR government. To see the South China Morning Post’s coverage of the five-year plan, click here. This factsheet will appear in the SCMP print edition on October 26. You can find the newspaper at newsstands and convenience stores. For inquiries, contact printsupport@scmp.com.

Iron ore miner Fortescue Ltd. said a standoff with China’s state-backed buyer China Mineral Resources Group Co. may impact its full-year results, after quarterly shipments fell.

A plain guide to the funds, banks, miners and officials behind the Rwanda economy in October 2026, and the sanctions and inflation risks they face. The post Who Runs Rwanda’s Economy, the Key Players in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Who owns Jamaica's biggest banks, hotels, bauxite plants and food groups, and how the state steers the economy after Hurricane Melissa. The post Who Runs Jamaica’s Economy, the Key Players in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Who runs the Suriname economy in 2026? A guide to the state oil company, the gold miners, the banks and the offshore oil partners behind it. The post Who Runs Suriname’s Economy, the Key Players in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Legendary Entertainment has revived talks and made a takeover offer for Lionsgate Studios Corp. according to people familiar with the matter. Lionsgate is the studio behind movies such as The Hunger Games and John Wick. Chris Palmeri reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

Professor James Robinson of the University of Chicago joins Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway to discuss the role that inclusivity, innovation and creativity play in a successful economy and whether the US has become a failing state. They spoke on the Odd Lots podcast, recorded live at Chicago's City Winery. (Source: Bloomberg)

A rout in Argentina’s bonds has taken bullish investors by surprise, as a global emerging markets pullback compounds concerns over President Javier Milei’s reelection prospects and the country’s ability to meet billions in upcoming debt payments.

A plain guide to the Honduras economy in 2026: its biggest banks, state companies, exporters and family groups, and what each means for US readers. The post Who Runs Honduras’s Economy, the Key Players in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

He asks officials to monitor the prices of rice, red gram, onions, edible oil and sugar to ensure the burden of rising prices does not fall on consumers, and explore the possibility of making fine-quality rice available at a subsidy at rythu bazaars during festivals

Mexico's retail sales rose 1.2% in August from July and 3.3% on the year, beating forecasts. The data lean against a Banxico rate cut. The post Mexico Retail Sales Rise 1.2% in August appeared first on The Rio Times.

Moody’s Corp. posted quarterly results that fell short of average analyst estimates, hurt by weaker revenue in its ratings business as rising yields weighed on corporate bond sales, and its shares fell.

Junior investment bankers at UBS Group AG got a smaller pay bump upon their promotion to the first rung of associate this year, following changes to compensation structures at the Swiss lender.

Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), one of Hong Kong’s largest developers, has sold out the latest batch of flats at its Sierra Sea project in the New Territories, where units were offered at discounted prices ahead of a possible US Federal Reserve interest-rate increase by year-end. By 5.40pm on Wednesday, SHKP had found buyers for all 128 flats offered at listed prices in Phase 2C(2) of the development in Shap Sze Heung, between Sai Kung and Ma On Shan, according to agents. Sales began at...