The most recent U.S. Factory Orders report showed a 0.9% month-over-month increase in the total value of new purchase orders placed with manufacturers. ^[1] On September 1, 2026, the Mexican peso traded near 17 per dollar. ^[2] U.S. initial jobless claims rose to 206,000 in the latest data release, slightly exceeding the market forecast of 205,000. ^[3] Between January and July 2026, Colombia's exports reached USD 32.489 million, representing an increase of 12.7% compared to the same period in 2025. ^[4] Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller stated on Thursday that he would support keeping interest rates unchanged if upcoming data confirms that inflation pressures are moderating. ^[5] Gold prices rose more than 2% on Thursday, with spot gold reaching $4,488.54 per ounce and U.S. gold futures closing up 2.8% at $4,539.9 per ounce. ^[6] As of September 2, 2026, spot gold was trading at $4,333.35 per ounce, down 2.75% from the previous close. ^[7] Gold prices have fallen approximately 22% from their record high of $5,589.38 per ounce, which was reached on January 28, 2026. ^[8] The spot price of gold rose to $4,436 per ounce, following a previous session where it reached $4,409.97. ^[9] The 0.9% increase in U.S. Factory Orders exceeded the forecasted growth of 0.7%. ^[10] The 0.9% increase in U.S. Factory Orders reversed the previous month's decline of 0.2%. ^[11] The U.S. dollar strengthened during the period surrounding September 1, 2026. ^[12]