Four investment banks announced Thursday during a meeting of leaders of the Mercosur trade bloc that they will put $10 billion up for infrastructure works aimed at better connecting South America, including funds for port, airport, road, rail and power transmission projects. The “Routes...
Columbian and Brazilian authorities knocked down 19 illegal dredges for gold mining in the Amazon rainforest on 6 December, Reuters reported, citing Colombian armed forces. These illegal dredges were allegedly producing around 23kg of gold worth nearly $1.5m every month, while polluting...
Senior officials of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gathered in Lima, Peru, this week to set priorities for 2024 for achieving more balanced, sustainable, and inclusive growth in the Asia-Pacific. The priorities were set to face the unprecedented global challenges that have...
This is Matt Rice with the Ag Information Network and today’s Market Line Report for Friday. Grains uniformly higher ahead of Thursday, as crop progress reports from South America continue to drive the grain market. Let’s go to Virginia McGathey with the CME Group to hear more. Chicago...
We think of jacarandas as a signature tree of various Australian cities. Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth all feature avenues of them. Grafton in New South Wales hosts an annual jacaranda festival. Herberton in Queensland is noted for its seasonal show. There are significant...
