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Colombia Peso Defies Central Bank Bid to Halt Carry-Fueled Rally

The Colombian peso continues to be the best performing currency in emerging markets as investors shrug off the central bank’s efforts to slow the currency’s rally and instead focus on its carry appeal.

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Equinox Gold approves $436M Valentine mine expansion

The board approved the second phase of its Valentine mine expansion, extending growth plans as Canada's newest senior gold producer.

  • Equinox Gold approves $436M expansion for Valentine mine in Newfoundland.
  • Phase 2 expansion to increase processing capacity to 13,700 tonnes/day.
  • Project includes $54M contingency and completion by late 2028.

Steve Earle & Los Lobos – “Volver A Celaya”

Steve Earle and Los Lobos are both roots-music institutions who have been leaving their respective marks on the world since at least the '80s, and they've got a lot of shared history. Over the years, Earle and Los Lobos have toured together, and they've shared god knows how many stages, but they've never collaborated until now.

Russia's oil and gas revenue rises sharply in July

Russia's federal budget revenue from oil and gas rose 18.6% in July 2026 compared with July 2025, reaching 934 million rubles ($11.5 million) — also up 36.6% from June — driven by high oil prices and the payment of a windfall profit tax for the second quarter, The Moscow Times reported on Aug. 5.

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