Entries for 'Latin America'
July 27, 2016
The new scheme increases disclosure requirements by public servants, imposes more severe sanctions, and creates independent prosecuting and enforcemen
July 18, 2016
NO MARGIN FOR ERROR Below are the main takeaways from our meetings last week in Brazil with the Finance Minister, Central Bank Governor, high-level p
June 24, 2016
On June 23rd, the government of President Juan Manuel Santos and the FARC guerrilla group announced a definitive ceasefire agreement. Peace is now wit
June 22, 2016
Kuczynski plans to expand the private sector role as a growth engine, building upon the current macro framework. The new administration is wel
June 20, 2016
Key provisions to reduce fiscal rigidity and limit spending are being endorsed. The policy adjustment, however, is beset by political r
June 2, 2016
New monetary policy path forward: The central bank will formally begin targeting inflation next year. Implementing an effective inflation targeting r
May 26, 2016
*' Equities in a sunnier mood * May flash PMIs-diverging paths *' Brazil-a win for the government * The Greek deal-disbursement welcome, but not much
May 17, 2016
DOMESTIC CHALLENGES TO THE FORE Our recent trip to Argentina found a more cautious mood and an increasingly less cooperative congress amid rising res
May 2, 2016
HOMEGROWN UNCERTAINTY The main takeaway from our visit to Santiago last week is that the Chilean economy continues to struggle as business concerns w
April 27, 2016
"¢ The second-round runoff is wide open. At this point, former finance minister Pedro Pablo Ku
April 18, 2016
Impeachment moves forward.' On April 17, the Lower House of Congress voted to impeach President Dilma Rousseff on the grounds that her government used
April 11, 2016
Fujimori wins first round. With 83% of the votes now counted, Keiko Fujimori (Fuerza Popular) won the presidential elections held on April 10 with alm
April 6, 2016
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March 31, 2016
Yellen cheers the markets-but for how long? March Madness - EM portfolio flows surge to 21-month high Brazil-abandoning a sinking ship GCC authorities
March 24, 2016
Chile is entering a third year of disappointing growth. Subpar performance reflects terms of trade losses, worsening global conditions, and the advers
March 23, 2016
By contrast, political crises are major o
March 22, 2016
We expect the economy to grow 2.5% in 2016 and 2017. Delivery on
March 7, 2016
Our recent trip to Brazil found a country in the midst of a rapidly escalating political and economic crisis. "¢ Uncertainty is the only certainty. I
February 29, 2016
"¢ The' economic crisis' is deepening.' Real GDP contracted 5.7% in 2015, annual inflation is running above 200%, and food and medi
February 22, 2016
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