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Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)
- Mexico’s industrial output fell sharply in January as key sub-sectors weakened simultaneously.
- Soft external demand, tight financial conditions and policy uncertainty continue to weigh on activity.
- Infrastructure spending and US supply-chain integration will likely support a gradual recovery in H2.
- Brazil’s February inflation confirms the disinflation trend, but the oil-price surge carries upside risk.
- Higher oil prices could delay the COPOM’s easing cycle, keeping financial conditions tight.
- Retail sales started the year strongly, but low confidence signals fragile consumption.
- Brazil — Weathering volatility; outlook still positive
- Mexico — Absorbing oil shock but holding record highs
- Chile — Supportive domestic backdrop still intact
- Headline inflation in Colombia eased in February, but core and services prices continue to rise.
- The minimum-wage shock and indexation threaten to halt disinflation and keep expectations high this year.
- A fragmented Congress and competitive presidential race raise political risk premia across markets.
- In one line: Core pressures pushed inflation up slightly and the outlook is worsening.
- In one line: Core pressures pushed inflation up slightly and the outlook is worsening.
- Higher oil prices and geopolitical tensions risk reversing recent disinflation progress across LatAm.
- Banxico likely will pause easing as core inflation remains sticky and external risks intensify.
- Chile’s inflation has cooled below target, but rising oil prices and a weaker CLP now threaten the outlook.
- In one line: Inflation surprised to the downside, but upside risks are emerging.
- In one line: Inflation surprised to the downside, reinforcing Chile’s disinflation trend.
- In one line: Output rebounded in January, but the broader industrial trend remains fragile.
- Brazil’s jobless rate remains at historic lows, indicating labour demand is still far above sustainable levels.
- Real wage growth above 5% keeps services inflation sticky and limits room for rapid easing.
- Rising oil prices from Middle East tensions add upside inflation risk, impeding the COPOM’s policy path.
- Higher oil prices divide exporters and importers, as markets weigh the duration of Middle East tensions.
- The oil shock and a weak Imacec highlight Chile’s fragile growth, as manufacturing struggles…
- …Rate cuts, copper strength and fiscal consolidation shape the outlook, though geopolitics is the key risk.
- In one line: Q4 confirms stagnation as tight policy weighs on capex.
- In one line: Q4 confirms stagnation as tight policy weighs on capex.
- Brazilian Real — Risk-off shock erases February gains
- Mexican Peso — Hit by the geopolitical shock
- Chilean Peso — Middle East shock flips the narrative
- Brazil’s Q4 GDP confirms minimal growth, as capex plunges and private consumption stalls.
- Exports and agribusiness cushion activity, masking weak domestic demand and an investment collapse.
- The COPOM is set to ease gradually, but the oil shock clouds the inflation and policy outlook.
- In one line: Services rebounded, partly offsetting renewed weakness in manufacturing.
- In one line: Services rebounded, partly offsetting renewed weakness in manufacturing.
- Solid growth and contained inflation underpin Peru’s resilience despite intensifying political turbulence…
- …Strong buffers anchor confidence as upcoming elections delay fiscal and capex decisions.
- The oil-price surge reshuffles the currency outlook, but for now deeper regional fallout appears limited.
LATAM ACTIVITY STABILISES AS POLICY PATHS DIVERGE
- DISINFLATION PROVES UNEVEN, WHILE POLITICAL RISK INTENSIFIES