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China granted a fourth batch of fuel export quotas for gasoline, diesel and kerosene, close to four million tonnes. According to the report, it is an exceptional measure that brings the 2026 total in line with 2025.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaThe Andi board will meet tomorrow to define the shortlist to succeed Mac Master as head of the business association. The process involves an ad hoc committee of 14 members and the support of Roberto Hall, a partner at executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaThe World Bank raised its commodity price forecasts, according to the Commodity Markets report published on Wednesday. The institution expects prices to rise 23% in 2026 before falling 7% in 2027. The revision is attributed to war and the El Niño phenomenon.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaGoogle is working on new tools for Find Hub that would allow users to receive alerts when they move away from certain accessories, such as earbuds or keys, and to choose the places where those notifications are not needed. According to the information, the features are still in development.
Read the flashEnter.coIDEAM estimates a probability of more than 90% that the El Niño phenomenon will reach a very strong intensity between late 2026 and early 2027, according to Valora Analitik. Against that scenario, the outlet asks whether solar energy can help avoid risks to Colombia's electricity supply.
Read the flashValora AnalitikThe Dane Multipurpose Survey shows that one in five Bogotá households is single-person and that 48% are female-headed. The study also found wide gaps between localities in education, technology access and health.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaLa República's polls on the Andi presidency showed differences across platforms: Murgas led preferences on X and Instagram, Nariño prevailed on WhatsApp and Uribe shared first place on LinkedIn.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaYPF president Horacio Martín confirmed to Bloomberg Línea that the Argentine oil company will submit three projects to join the RIGI, for an amount of US$44 billion.
Read the flashBloomberg LíneaA failure at the Cartagena Regasification Plant and the crisis at Afinia increase the risk of a blackout in Colombia, according to Valora Analitik. The energy sector faces less gas, tight electricity supply and debts in the system, issues that mark the agenda of the country's energy sector.
Read the flashValora AnalitikOxford Economics warns that Colombia would need an adjustment of 4.2 percentage points of GDP to stabilize its public debt. The firm estimates the country must move to a primary surplus close to 1% of GDP to curb borrowing.
Read the flashPortafolioChile's Central Bank is keeping a restrictive monetary policy amid rising inflation risks, according to policymakers cited by La República. High-frequency indicators for the third quarter suggest that consumption and investment remain weak.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaMining and Energy Minister María Nohemí Arboleda announced the issuance of a circular to hold an energy auction in early 2027. According to the official, there will be several types of auction and technology entering within the deadline to fill gaps in firm energy.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaOpenAI plans to buy artificial intelligence chips from Google to expand its computing capacity, according to the cited outlet. The plan would tighten ties between the two companies, which compete in AI products and in search.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaThe Bank of Canada raised interest rates to counter upside inflation risks posed by higher energy prices, the central bank said. The institution also stated that further rate increases may be necessary, according to the report.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaAccording to Portafolio, the world is bracing for more expensive commodities, with energy, metals and oil pressuring markets in 2026. The outlet also notes that food prices would rise 18% between 2026 and 2027, driven by trade tensions and climate risks.
Read the flashPortafolioISA began its Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting, at which it will seek to amend the company's bylaws and elect a new Board. Among the planned changes is the process for electing the company's new president.
Read the flashValora AnalitikThe euro gained ground against the Colombian peso and moved closer to COP 3,500. During the session, the European currency traded between COP 3,490.60 and COP 3,502, according to Portafolio.
Read the flashPortafolioZegona, owner of Vodafone Spain, has applied to transfer its ordinary shares to the commercial category of the London Stock Exchange, a simplified listing regime, according to merca2. The company has appointed Barclays as part of the operation.
Read the flashmerca2.esArturo Calle renovated its store at the Buenavista shopping center in Barranquilla with an investment of 2.045 billion pesos. The company added a space for its Resort line in that location.
Read the flashPortafolioFenalcarbón estimates that the coal sector could generate contributions to the State above $10 trillion. Its executive president, Carlos Andrés Cante, said that in 2022 the industry produced about 68 million tons and in 2025 output stood at around 51 million tons.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaTicketmaster recorded its largest operation in Colombia at the EDC Medellín festival, according to the company. The event had the fastest sales launch day among the festivals the company operates and reached peaks of more than 3,000 check-ins in 15 minutes.
Read the flashValora AnalitikThe United States trade deficit reached its highest level since March 2025 in capital goods, according to the published information. A survey of economists conducted by Bloomberg had estimated the gap would narrow to US$130.2 billion.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaThe United States trade deficit reached its highest level since 2025 in capital goods, according to the published information. A Bloomberg survey of economists had on average forecast the deficit narrowing to US$130.2 billion.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaThe global exchange-traded fund (ETF) industry reached record net inflows of $2.24 trillion in 2026, according to analysis by research firm ETFGI. The milestone extends the sector's streak to 88 consecutive months of positive flows, per information published by fundssociety.com.
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