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Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)

April 2026 - Latin America Chartbook

OIL SHOCK FEEDS INTO INFLATION, DELAYING EASING CYCLES

  • DISINFLATION STALLS, CENTRAL BANKS TURN MORE CAUTIOUS

PM Datanote: Advance GDP, Mexico, Q1, 2026

  • In one line: Activity contracted sharply in Q1, and the outlook is difficult.

Global Datanote: Advance GDP, Mexico, Q1, 2026

  • In one line: Activity contracted sharply in Q1, and the outlook is difficult.

Global Datanote: Monetary policy meeting, Brazil, April, 2026

  • In one line: Copom cuts, but rising inflation keeps the easing cycle cautious.

1 May 2026 LatAm Monitor COPOM's cautious second rate cut; Chile on hold as the oil shock hits

  • Brazil’s COPOM continued its cautious easing, as rising inflation risk limits scope for greater action…
  • …The oil shock and fiscal uncertainty complicate the policy outlook, reinforcing the need for gradual cuts.
  • Oil-related inflation risks rise, while weaker domestic activity keeps BCCh firmly in wait-and-see mode.

PM Datanote: Inflation IPCA-15, Brazil, April, 2026

  • In one line: The oil shock is now feeding through more forcefully into headline inflation.

29 April 2026 LatAm Monitor Brazil's inflation jumps as oil bites; Mexico's exports surge in Q1

  • Brazil’s inflation story is shifting; external shocks are driving a renewed increase in prices.
  • The key challenge now is to stop a temporary shock becoming persistent; the COPOM will be cautious.
  • Exports are surging in Mexico on non-manufacturing strength, but weak capex limits broader gains.

28 April 2026 LatAm Monitor Argentina's growth slows as export sectors lead an uneven recovery

  • Activity is weakening in Argentina, with domestic sectors lagging behind primary sectors.
  • Growth is becoming less labour-intensive; external sectors are solid while domestic demand is subdued.
  • The export-led recovery looks sustainable, but weak consumption and capex mean uneven growth in Q2.

27 April 2026 LatAm Monitor Mexican growth weakens as labour softens; policy easing to be gradual

  • IGAE data in Mexico confirm slowing growth, with industry weak and services losing support.
  • Labour market remains tight, but employment growth slows as activity weakens and capex stays subdued.
  • Banxico will ease gradually, as weaker growth builds slack but inflation keeps policy restrictive.

24 April 2026 LatAm Monitor Disinflation continues in Mexico, but only gradually, as growth softens

  • Inflation continues to ease in Mexico, but core pressures are sticky and non-core volatility persists.
  • Retail sales are weakening, with tighter financial conditions and remittances weighing on households.
  • Banxico will ease cautiously as slower growth supports cuts but persistent inflation limits the pace.

22 April 2026 LatAm Monitor Colombia's growth holding but becoming weaker and more fragile

  • Consumption is driving activity in Colombia, but it is concentrated in durable goods and sensitive to rates.
  • Industry and primary sectors remain weak, highlighting structural issues and fragile growth dynamics.
  • Tighter financial conditions will weigh on demand, with the slowdown led by key consumption segments.

21 April 2026 LatAm Monitor Argentina's disinflation stalls; underlying pressures still too high

  • Core inflation in Argentina remains elevated, as  indexation and second-round effects still bite.
  • Temporary shocks are fading slowly as fuel, tariffs and food prices are feeding broader inflation dynamics.
  • Policy credibility holds, but a high inflation floor implies a slower and less even disinflation path this year.

20 April 2026 LatAm Monitor Brazil's economy holds up, but growth is slowing and narrowing

  • Consumption remains resilient in Brazil, but mostly in essentials; discretionary spending is struggling.
  • Rising oil prices increase inflation risk, forcing a slower and more cautious monetary easing path.
  • Growth is holding up, but momentum is fading as activity becomes less broad-based and more fragile.
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