Key Market Events for the Week of September 28–October 2, 2026
Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru data meet a firm dollar and elevated U.S. yields in a week defined by carry-trade stress. The post Key Market Events for the Week of September 28–October 2, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .
Week of September 28–October 2, 2026: Key Market Events
In the final week before Brazil's first-round election, market activity focuses on a mix of local and global economic indicators. The week begins with Hurricane Polo approaching the Baja California Sur region, impacting logistics and insurance markets in Mexico.
On Tuesday, Brazil releases wholesale inflation data and unemployment figures, followed by the fiscal accounts on Wednesday. The S&P Global manufacturing PMI and industrial production data are published on Thursday and Friday, respectively. Meanwhile, Colombia's central bank decides on interest rates on Wednesday, with consensus suggesting no change to the 12% rate.
US nonfarm payrolls for September are released on Friday, with expectations near 100,000 jobs created, and unemployment at 4.2%. The data comes amid a post-Fed calibration, with the target range at 3.75-4.00% and 10-year Treasury yields at 5.17%.
The election discount affects all Brazilian publications, with local economists' expectations shaping reactions to softer numbers. The Fed's announcements throughout the week, including the nonfarm payrolls report and various speeches, also play a significant role in shaping market sentiment.
In addition to the US data, other regional indicators are released, including Brazil's IGP-M inflation, Peru's inflation print, and Chile's activity index. All times are in UTC.
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