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Revenue in the accommodation sector fell 11.8% and hotel occupancy stood at 49.2%. Employment in accommodation establishments declined 6% compared with August 2025, while real wages rose 7.7%, according to La República.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaWith the interest rate at 12.25%, CDTs are gaining relevance as an option to earn returns on savings, according to Valora Analitik. The rates offered by these instruments vary depending on the institution and the term, an aspect the outlet highlights as key for those considering them.
Read the flashValora AnalitikThe Nasdaq closed lower, ending a streak of four consecutive weekly gains, in a session marked by selling in the technology sector, according to a Yahoo Finance report.
Read the flashYahoo FinanceIndustrial production fell 1.2% in August, its biggest decline in 16 months, according to La República. With this result, August marks two consecutive months of contraction, after July's decline reached -0.4%.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaRetail sales rose 7.3% in August, driven by the vehicle segment, according to La República. Despite the sector's rebound, sales of footwear and leather goods fell 9%, while apparel and textiles dropped 5.9%.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaDane reported that Colombia's manufacturing industry fell 3.7% in August and that its sales dropped 3.5%. The Monthly Manufacturing Survey also recorded a 1.3% year-on-year decline in employed personnel.
Read the flashPortafolioThe Bolsa Mercantil de Colombia (BMC) called an extraordinary shareholders meeting at which the new composition of its Board of Directors will be elected, according to Valora Analitik.
Read the flashValora AnalitikArgentina's Economy Minister, Luis Caputo, forecasts a strong rebound for the Argentine economy and rules out the country entering a recession. He also anticipates that credit will recover as interest rates fall and real wages improve.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaThe Mexican peso is on track to end a streak of five consecutive weekly losses, according to a report published on October 16, 2026.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaAccording to Valora Analitik, trade momentum offset the industry's stumble in August. In the first eight months of 2026 compared with the previous year, trade keeps an upward trajectory while industry slows down.
Read the flashValora AnalitikThe price of the euro in Colombia falls again, according to the reported exchange rate. The European currency has accumulated a 3.41% decrease over the past three months.
Read the flashPortafolioThe governor of the Bank of Japan pledged to continue raising interest rates and keep inflation around its target. According to the outlet, the BoJ could face new pressure to speed up the pace of those hikes amid global inflationary pressures stemming from the war in Iran.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaFinancial markets fell on Friday as investors sold off technology stocks over concerns that companies exposed to artificial intelligence are starting to wobble. Wall Street pulled back from chipmakers and other tech companies amid doubts about the debt incurred to build out AI infrastructure. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite posted declines.
Read the flashCBS NewsUS industrial production rebounded 0.3% in September, after a revised 0.2% decline in August, the Federal Reserve reported. The figure was in line with economists' expectations.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaFitch reported that payroll loans in Colombia fell 9.2% in the first half, though they keep a positive trend. The rating agency expects resilient performance in securitizations of these loans, backed by low-risk profiles.
Read the flashValora AnalitikEcuador's President Daniel Noboa thanked Colombia for reactivating energy supply in Ecuador. Through the social network X, Noboa highlighted the support between both countries and said Ecuador will also be willing to help Colombia.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaApple is now taking pre-orders for HomeView, a product in a new category for the company, which will begin shipping on November 13. According to 9to5Mac, the device will include Apple apps available from launch.
Read the flash9to5MacPostobón delivered technical equipment for the operation of Yumbo's aqueduct. According to the company, this renovation will benefit 35,000 people who use the public service in the municipality.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaThe IMF reiterated the possibility of providing financing to Colombia, though it clarified that decisions will depend on the Government. The organization confirmed that it will send a technical mission to the country in early November to continue discussions with the Colombian Government.
Read the flashValora AnalitikThe international price of urea rose 6.9% in September, which could pressure agricultural costs in Colombia and affect food prices toward the end of 2026, according to Valora Analitik.
Read the flashValora AnalitikWall Street rebounded after fears about the impact of artificial intelligence on markets eased. Concerns about CoreWeave's viability contributed to a recent wave of stock selling, amid fears of an AI expansion.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaPension fund Porvenir announced a change in the payment dates of monthly pensions starting in December. According to the fund, the modification applies solely and exclusively to disbursement dates, while amounts, the number of payments and pensioners' rights will remain unchanged.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaParaguay's maquila sector exported US$1.148 billion and generated a US$543 million surplus, according to the cited report. Between January and September 2026, the sector's imports reached US$605 million, a 20% year-on-year increase.
Read the flashLa RepúblicaThe president of the ANI, Ricardo Ayerbe, said he will keep working tables with the ANLA to unblock initiatives in the country. According to the report, ten megaprojects in Colombia will be able to speed up their works after the unblocking of environmental permits and procedures.
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