Finance

Chile holds meeting with United States on tariffs, seeks "pragmatic solution"
Chile's Undersecretary of International Economic Relations, Paula Estévez, met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to follow up on bilateral negotiations over the 12.5% tariff surcharge on certain Chilean products. Estévez said the meeting helped reinforce Chile's position and reiterate that more products should be exempt; 53.6% of national shipments are currently exempt. Chile is seeking a "pragmatic solution" of mutual benefit.
FinanceInternationalLa TerceraOct 28AI
Inflation, migration and discontent: support for Trump under pressure in the U.S.
According to a France 24 report cited by Pulzo, President Donald Trump is at one of his lowest points in popularity as high fuel prices, the cost of living and an anti-immigration offensive dominate concerns in the United States. A CBS News poll indicates that 75% of voters believe his administration has failed to curb prices. The text gathers testimonies on the impact of ICE in schools, the housing crisis and cuts to Medicaid and SNAP.
FinanceInternationalPulzoOct 28AI
Dollar closed at 3,163.05 pesos on October 28, 2026, up 18.05 pesos from the opening
The dollar opened this Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 3,145.000 pesos and closed at 3,163.050 pesos, an increase of 18.05 pesos from the opening, according to the Banco de la República monitoring cited by Noticias RCN. The Market Average Rate reached 3,162.481 pesos and the Representative Market Rate was 3,148.02 pesos, its lowest level in more than a month. Since Friday, October 23, the TRM has not reached 3,200 pesos.
FinanceColombiaNoticias RCNOct 28AI
Robinhood falls nearly 4% after earnings: record revenue, but net profit drops 14%
Robinhood (HOOD.US) shares fall about 4% after its third-quarter results. The company posted revenue of US$1.424 billion, a record up 12% year over year, but net profit fell 14% to US$476 million and diluted EPS dropped 16% to US$0.51, below the expected US$0.56. Crypto revenue plunged 55% to US$120 million, offset by options, equities and event contracts, which contributed US$173 million.
FinanceInternationalXTB.comOct 28AI
Fed holds rates at 3.75%-4.00% and acknowledges inflation "remains elevated"
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate unchanged in the 3.75%-4.00% range in a 10-2 vote and acknowledged that inflation "remains elevated." The FOMC said gathering more information will help it determine the appropriate policy stance to bring inflation back to its 2% target. Lisa Cook and Beth Hammack voted for a quarter-point rate hike. The Fed upgraded its assessment of the economy from "solid" to "strong."
FinanceInternationalEl País (Cali)Oct 28AI
Airbus earns 3.587 billion through September, up 36%, and boosts Defense orders
Airbus earned 3.587 billion euros in the first three quarters of the year, up 36% year on year, according to the company's reported accounts. The European aircraft maker posted revenue of 50.645 billion, up 7%, and adjusted EBIT neared 4.5 billion, a rise of 8%. Commercial aviation accounted for 71% of revenue, Defense for 18% and helicopters for 11%. New Defense orders reached almost 11.5 billion, up 70%.
FinanceInternationalExpansiónOct 28AI
Monzo launches 4% AER on its savings account after its official arrival in Spain
Digital bank Monzo raised the interest on its Hucha Remunerada savings account to 4.00% AER (3.93% nominal) for 12 months, capped at 5,000 euros, after removing its waiting list in Spain on 28 October. The product requires a Monzo current account, charges no maintenance fees and pays interest monthly with instant withdrawals. It must be contracted before 31 December 2026. Balances above 5,000 euros keep earning the standard account's 2.50% AER.
FinanceInternationalFinectOct 28AI
Ence posts over 10 million euro profit in the third quarter on pulp prices
Ence reported a net attributable profit of more than ten million euros in the third quarter of 2026, marking two consecutive quarters of gains. Consolidated EBITDA reached 46 million euros, almost 70% more than in the second quarter. The improvement was driven by higher short-fibre pulp (BHKP) prices, which averaged 1,195 euros per tonne, 35% more than a year earlier, along with its efficiency plan and the renewables business.
FinanceInternationalCampo GalegoOct 28AI
SPIDI closes US$1.3 million round for its payments platform in Venezuela
Venezuelan startup SPIDI closed a US$1.3 million investment round with local investors, the company said in an October 2026 press release. The platform integrates Pago Móvil, Débito Inmediato and cryptocurrency payments into a single system for managing business collections, and the funds will go toward strengthening its technology, adding new payment methods and expanding its commercial presence. It began processing transactions in January 2026 and has more than 200 business users.
FinanceInternationalBloomberg LíneaOct 28AI
Nelson Peltz offers $3.8 billion for Wendy's to take it private
Trian Fund Management, the fund of activist investor Nelson Peltz, and several partners submitted an offer to buy U.S. burger chain Wendy's for about $3.8 billion, including debt, aiming to take it off the stock market. The offer values shares at $7.35, equal to $1.4 billion in cash and a 20% premium to Tuesday's close, plus $2.4 billion in net debt. Flynn Group, BlueFive Capital and Sixth Street Partners are taking part.
FinanceInternationalExpansiónOct 28AI
Fed holds rates between 3.75% and 4% a week before the midterms
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged in a range of 3.75% to 4%, less than a week before the US midterm elections. The decision included dissenting votes in favor of a quarter-point hike. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation has exceeded the committee's target for nearly six years and announced the central bank will cut its rate-decision meetings from eight to six.
FinanceInternationalEL PAÍSOct 28AI
$LIBRA case: Hayden Davis's first lawyer reported threats and requested protection
Yanina Nicoletti, Hayden Mark Davis's first lawyer in Argentina, reported to federal judge Marcelo Martínez de Giorgi episodes of intimidation, hacking and surveillance, and requested urgent protection measures for herself, her son and her inner circle. She said a person who claimed to belong to the "secret services" showed up 100 meters from her home and told her she should take care, so she left that residence. She also requested confidentiality for her personal data.
FinanceInternationalLa NaciónOct 28AI
Fed decides whether to hold rates between 3.75% and 4% at its penultimate meeting of the year
The Federal Reserve holds this Wednesday its penultimate meeting of the year, at which it will decide whether to keep interest rates between 3.75% and 4%. In September it already raised them by 25 basis points. The backdrop is shaped by inflation, with CPI at 3.7% in September and PCE still above 3%, although markets do not price in another hike and point to December as the key date. The meeting coincides with Microsoft and Alphabet earnings and with oil above $100.
FinanceInternationalXTB.comOct 28AI
Crypto in Colombia: US$29.1 billion in a year and regulation still pending
Colombia recorded US$29.1 billion in crypto asset activity between July 2025 and June 2026 and consolidated as the fifth-largest market in Latin America, growing 13.8% versus 9.8% regionally. The country still lacks comprehensive legislation: bill 510 of 2025 was shelved in 2026 without clearing its second debate. Colombia Fintech presented a report with six proposals, including a regulatory framework for virtual asset service providers and a public registry of these companies.
FinanceColombiaRevista SemanaOct 28AI
Spain's Ibex 35 falls more than 1% weighed down by Santander and Acciona amid earnings season
Spain's Ibex 35 fell more than 1% in a session shaped by corporate earnings, moving away from other European indices, which had a mixed and shallower performance. Santander plunged 6% on weakness in its Brazil business and doubts over its outlook, while Acciona and Acciona Energía dropped around 4% after interested buyers withdrew from the sale process for the subsidiary. Redeia rose around 2% after beating consensus with its quarterly sales and profit.
FinanceInternationalXTB.comOct 28AI
Natural gas in Europe tops 100 euros per MWh for the first time since 2022
Natural gas prices in Europe surpassed 100 euros per megawatt hour for the first time since the 2022 energy crisis. The TTF futures contract in Amsterdam, the European benchmark, is up more than 4%. The surge coincides with the approach of winter, reserves below year-ago levels and fears of an escalation in the conflict with Iran after the US midterm elections, according to The Wall Street Journal. Inflation stood at 3.8% in September.
FinanceInternationalCinco DíasOct 28AI
Dollar in Colombia rises and trades above the TRM
The dollar trades around COP 3,152.02 in Colombia, about four pesos above the TRM set at COP 3,148.02 for Wednesday, October 28, according to La República data cited by Diario del Sur. The text notes that the TRM is the official reference while the trading price varies with transactions, so the final value may differ between banks and exchange houses. Markets remain attentive to geopolitical tensions, oil prices and US monetary policy.
FinanceColombiaDiario del SurOct 28AI
Colombia's dollar TRM fell to 3,148.02 pesos on Wednesday
Colombia's dollar TRM stood at 3,148.02 pesos on October 28, 2026, a drop of 9.92 pesos from the previous day. In early trading the dollar opened around 3,145 pesos, below the official reference, and briefly rose above it in the first minutes of trading. The market was watching the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates.
FinanceColombiaDiario del SurOct 28AI
Analysts expect Banco de la República rate to rise to 12.50% in October
Most analysts surveyed by ANIF expect Banco de la República to raise its interest rate by 25 basis points in October to 12.50%. The survey, conducted between October 13 and 16, shows 13 of the 19 entities consulted (68.4%) anticipate the increase, while six (31.6%) expect it to stay at 12.25%. The backdrop is annual inflation of 6.29% in September, 2.29 points above the upper limit of the 4% target range.
FinanceColombiaLa FMOct 28AI
Melbana keeps its oil program at Cuba's Block 9 suspended until the end of 2026
Australia's Melbana Energy confirmed in its quarterly report filed with the Australian Securities Exchange that the 2026 work program for Cuba's Block 9 remains formally suspended until the end of the year, with no outstanding work commitments under the Block 9 PSC. Only care and maintenance activities took place during the quarter. The company is assessing Cuban regulatory changes and the consequences of CUPET's designation as a US-sanctioned entity in June, and Cuban approval is still pending to transfer the 70% stake previously held by Sonangol.
FinanceInternationalCiberCubaOct 28AI