Colombian Peso Strengthens as Dollar Hits Lowest Levels Since 2018

Dólar cerró a la baja mientras el mercado está atento a tasas locales y de la FED

El mercado cambiario en Colombia registra un comportamiento sorprendente con la cotización del dólar rondando los 3.200 pesos, e incluso reportando transacciones a 3.180 pesos. Según los últimos registros, la divisa estadounidense ha alcanzado niveles que no se registraban en el país desde 2018. Para entender esta coyuntura y los factores internos y externos que … Read more

South Korea’s Kospi Plunges 10.8% as Chipmaking Stocks Trigger Asian Rout

South Korea’s Kospi index plunged nearly 11% on Tuesday, dragging down global equities and sparking a 2.7% drop in Bitcoin as a massive sell-off in chipmaking stocks gripped Asian markets. Equity markets faced a punishing session in Asia on Tuesday, led by a slump in South Korea that triggered multiple trading halts. The benchmark Kospi … Read more

Guía Michelin Argentina anuncia sus estrellas en formato virtual por recortes

La Guía Michelin se prepara para su nueva entrega de estrellas en la Argentina, este lunes 13 de julio. La novedad de esta edición es el formato: por primera vez, el anuncio será virtual, simplemente se verá reflejado en la página oficial de la publicación francesa, sin la gala que caracterizó a las ediciones anteriores. … Read more

Global Chip Stocks Tumble as AI Spending Jitters Hit US and Asia Markets

A man walks past an electronic screen showing South Korea's benchmark stock index falling by 9.19%

Global chip stocks tumbled in New York and Asia as renewed jitters over artificial intelligence spending rattled investors. A wave of selling swept across international semiconductor markets as investors reassessed the sustainability of the artificial intelligence boom. The downturn struck major hardware producers in the United States and Asia as a sell-off in artificial intelligence-related … Read more

South Korea’s KOSPI Index Plunges Over 8 Percent Triggering Circuit Breaker

South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI index plunged more than 8 percent on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, triggering a market-wide circuit breaker. The steep sell-off, driven by escalating investor skepticism over tech giants’ heavy artificial intelligence spending, sent shockwaves through Asian semiconductor stocks and local currency markets. The Korea Exchange moved swiftly to suspend trading for 20 … Read more

Indonesian Stocks Enter Bull Market After Recovering From Five-Year Low

The IDX Composite index is building momentum, but without regulatory predictability and solid earnings, the current upswing

Indonesian stocks have surged past the threshold into a bull market, recovering from a five-year low hit in early June. According to reports from CNBC, the rally is driven by attractive valuations, swift regulatory intervention, and a stabilization of investor sentiment following S&P Global’s sovereign rating affirmation. S&P Global Rating Affirmation and the Shift Away … Read more

South Korea Regulator Sets 30M Won Cash Rule for Leveraged ETFs

South Korea's Leveraged ETF Deposit Requirement Hits 30 Million Won — Sparks Debate Over 'Cash-Rich Only' Access

South Korea’s financial regulator announced that retail investors must hold 30 million won in cash starting July 31, to purchase single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds. The strict liquidity rule follows market volatility driven by heavy retail trading in products tied to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. South Korean regulatory authorities are moving aggressively to rein in … Read more

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Announces Municipal Grocery Stores With 30% Discounts

New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced a pricing and operational plan for a network of municipal grocery stores, promising a 30% discount on a core basket of basic items according to ABC7 New York. The administration’s initiative aims to fulfill a campaign promise by establishing five city-run food stores, featuring one location in … Read more

Dow Futures Hold Steady Ahead of Fed Decision and Megacap Tech Earnings

Dow futures hovered near flatlines on Monday night after a 236-point Friday gain, as Wall Street braced for megacap tech earnings and a Federal Reserve rate decision. International Brent crude dipped below $90 a barrel following a pause in Middle East hostilities, providing a backdrop for a trading week. Stock Futures Hold Steady as Wall … Read more

US Stock Futures Flat Ahead of Fed Rate Decision and Megacap Earnings

U.S. stock futures remained largely flat on Monday night following a mixed Friday session where the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained over 200 points. Investors are now bracing for a high-stakes week featuring a Federal Reserve rate decision and earnings reports from megacap tech giants including Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon. Wall Street is currently navigating … Read more