Entries for 'Latin America'
August 10, 2017
Weak business confidence has been a critical transmission channel' We quantify the impact of dwindling confidence
August 3, 2017
The new CPI covers a broader geographical area, reflecting a more representative consumption basket The central bank will rely on this benchmark to as
July 26, 2017
Following a strong 2017Q1, our monthly growth tracker suggests a deceleration in the short-term Political woes have eroded growth expectations, reflec
July 17, 2017
The approval of labor market reforms in Congress and the corruption conviction of former President Lula da Silva have given a lift to Brazilian asset
June 28, 2017
Growth remained firm in 2017Q1, but high-frequency indicators suggest a slowdown is in the making. The protracted weakness of investment is consistent
June 22, 2017
Policy Continuity is the Key Argentina's reclassification to EM status by MSCI has been halted by doubts over the continuity of the current policies
June 19, 2017
Two of the three risk rating agencies have revised Chile's outlook from stable to negative. The country's ratio of debt-to-GDP continues to grow.' Fur
June 9, 2017
The recent decline in inflation sets the ground for monetary easing Factors hindering the central bank's inflation-fighting capacity, however, favor a
May 25, 2017
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May 22, 2017
Actual and trend growth have continued to decline. Despite an improving external environment, weak first quarter growth highlights policy complication
May 19, 2017
A new wave of turmoil stemming from the ongoing corruption probe clouds the growth outlook. Political instability has been a key factor behind the slo
May 18, 2017
"¢ Markets-uncertainty bites "¢ Brazil-heightened political uncertainty "¢ Mexico-putting the pieces together "¢ Global corporates-more capex in sight
May 17, 2017
ROUGH TIMES TO COME Policymakers have acted proactively to strengthen the country's macro position ahead of upcoming challenges, including a NAFTA re
May 15, 2017
Following the country's reinsertion in global markets, the real exchange rate has steadily appreciated FX appreciation is a byproduct of the current p
April 21, 2017
HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM We returned with a cautious outlook from our recent trip to Chile. Contentious elections in 2017 could have profound impli
April 13, 2017
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April 7, 2017
CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM PREVAILS We attended the IIF Latin Economic Forum in Paraguay (April 1) and Argentina Financial Summit in Buenos Aires (April 3)*.
March 27, 2017
Strained relations with the US have clouded the outlook Inflation has picked up and growth has slowed The central bank has tightened monetary policy a
March 20, 2017
Prospects of US trade protectionism have reverberated across the region. Spillovers from US policy uncertainty have prompted the central bank of Mexic
March 9, 2017
Smooth access to external financing has allowed for a gradual policy shift Improved policies have progressively begun to pay off with growth strengthe