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Latest business news, analysis and developments related to Interest Rates, with a focus on Europe, Latin America and cross-Atlantic business.
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European private equity firms have €41 billion in debt headroom for dividend recapitalizations as exits become more difficult, raising questions over portfolio stability.
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Emmanuel Moulin has cautioned that France faces serious risks from rising interest rates, highlighting broad implications for EU stability and global investment flows.
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Emerging-market stocks and currencies advanced after softer US jobs data reduced expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes, with Brazil drawing focus due to its presidential election.
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ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel stressed the central bank’s commitment to price stability and greater transparency as the euro area faces overlapping economic shocks.
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Bank of England Deputy Governor Clare Lombardelli warns that persistent high energy prices are increasing the likelihood of an interest rate rise, adding to market concerns over UK inflation and borrowing costs.
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Sovereign borrowing costs eased after another sharp sell-off, although German, French and US yields remained near multi-year highs as energy inflation, public debt and further interest-rate increases continued to unsettle investors.
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Aura Minerals has secured a $200 million syndicated loan to accelerate growth across Latin America, with a focus on expanding gold production through the Era Dorada project in Guatemala.
The US central bank increased its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% in a unanimous decision. Policymakers also signalled that another increase may be needed before the end of 2026.
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Brazil's central bank is set to lower its key interest rate by 0.25 points to 13.75% in its final move before the presidential vote, a decision with potential implications for business, consumers and the political landscape.
Spot gold declined to approximately €3,824 per ounce after renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices and bond yields higher. Although geopolitical tension normally supports safe-haven demand, investors focused on the inflationary impact of more expensive energy and the growing probability of another US interest-rate increase.
The agency affirmed BBVA Argentina’s long-term foreign-currency rating at “B-” with a stable outlook, as improving macroeconomic conditions support the banking sector. But the lender’s non-performing loan ratio jumped to 6.5% in the first quarter of 2026 and profitability fell sharply, highlighting the risks that persist despite Argentina’s economic stabilisation.
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European banks are entering a new phase in which operational excellence, cost efficiency and digital transformation are becoming the primary drivers of profitability. As the extraordinary earnings generated by higher interest rates begin to moderate, financial institutions are increasingly focused on improving productivity, streamlining operations and investing in technology to sustain long-term growth.
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Bitcoin has suffered a sharp correction, falling more than 25% over the past month as long-term investors take profits, market sentiment weakens and traders reassess expectations for the cryptocurrency sector.
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A growing number of European equities are trading below estimated fair value, drawing investor interest as markets reassess growth prospects and valuation gaps.
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Elevated interest rates and currency stability are keeping Latin America in focus for carry trade strategies, as global investors seek yield in emerging markets despite rising volatility.
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Los últimos resultados de Holcim muestran que América Latina se está convirtiendo en un motor clave de crecimiento para el grupo suizo de materiales de construcción, ya que las adquisiciones, la demanda de infraestructura, las herramientas digitales y la construcción de bajo carbono compensan la menor dinámica en Europa.
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