Emerging Markets
Building on its strong 2025 performance as the fourth strongest emerging currency, the Colombian peso has appreciated 3.8% in the first 14 days of January 2026, leading the pack. It outperforms the Chilean peso (2.8%) and Argentine peso (1%), driven by government external debt issuance and favorable US inflation data.
Iniulat ng AI
The head of Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority, Mohamed Farid, stated that emerging markets have become influential players in reshaping global standards and driving international financial transformation. He delivered a keynote address at the annual conference of the Malta Financial Services Authority, emphasizing their role in innovation and sustainability. Farid outlined a future vision for capital markets development based on three main principles.