Pantheon Publications
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ian shepherdson (Chief Economist, Chairman and Founder) Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)
- Markets reeled as political setback exposed fragility in Argentina’s macro backdrop and reform credibility.
- Inflation is slowing, but ARS pressure, weak activity, and tight reserves complicate policy execution.
- October elections will test Milei’s mandate and determine the durability of his economic program.
- Disinflation gains traction in Brazil, but sticky core inflation will keep COPOM on high alert.
- Energy and food drive relief to the headline number, but services and labour costs still pose inflation risks.
- BCCh holds rates at 4.75% as core inflation stays firm and labour market strains delay easing path.
- In one line: BCCh holds fire, flags sticky core inflation and need for more data before resuming cuts.
- In one line: Headline inflation eases, but core remains sticky.
- In one line: Headline inflation eases, but core remains sticky.
- Brazil — Rally on easing inflation, election optimism
- Mexico — Upwards amid cautious optimism
- Colombia — Nears 13-year high on broad gains
- US - Payrolls warrant much looser policy, but 50bp next week is unlikely
- EUROZONE - Swiss inflation details are dovish; SNB rate cut to -0.25% still on
- UK - GDP likely unchanged month-to-month in July
- CHINA+ - China’s exports lose steam on low-techs; slump in US exports persists
- EM ASIA - Confident BNM holds fire on further easing, following July cut
- LATAM - Mexico’s economy holds steady, but capex weakness and trade risks persist
- Headline inflation eases in Mexico, but sticky core services limit Banxico’s scope to ease.
- The Economic Package prioritises targeted capex, fiscal consolidation and sustained social spending.
- MXN strength and prudent debt management support stability; trade uncertainty restrains growth.
- Chile’s downside inflation surprise strengthens the case for a cautious 25bp policy rate cut today.
- Colombia’s inflation persists, as food and service components push the headline rate above 5%.
- BanRep remains cautious, with structural inflation drivers and fiscal reform clouding the policy outlook.
- Mexico’s economy is showing modest resilience, supported by manufacturing and services.
- Consumption is underpinned by wages and remittances, but capex is weakening amid trade tensions.
- Brazil’s trade surplus is holding up, but industry is deteriorating due to US tariffs and tight policy.
- Growth is steady in Chile, led by resilient services, a mining rebound and capex; net trade is a drag.
- Inflation is easing gradually, but sticky services prices and wage pass-through delay convergence to target.
- The fiscal deficit has widened, and labour market slack and political uncertainty cloud the outlook.
- In one line: Growth slows as capex falls, but services hold up.
- In one line: Growth slows as capex falls, but services hold up.
- Brazilian Real — Resilient, but volatility is persisting
- Mexican Peso — Stable, but capped by external noise
- Colombian Peso — Early rebound before consolidation
- US - August payrolls likely will maintain the pressure for looser Fed policy
- EUROZONE - ECB’s easing cycle is over; risks now tilting to rate hikes, in 2027
- UK - Insolvencies holding steady despite the barrage of headwinds
- CHINA+ - Chinese manufacturers tolerate tariff shifts, but small firms struggle
- EM ASIA - BI’s urgency to cut faster since July in context; expect at least one more
- LATAM - Banxico slows pace of easing as core inflation pressures persist
- Brazil’s Q2 GDP growth slowed sharply, as temporary supports fade and monetary tightening bites.
- Household consumption and services showed resilience, but capex saw renewed weakness.
- Peru’s inflation is firmly anchored, giving BCRP flexibility to balance demand and external uncertainty.
- Inflation in Brazil eased to 5.0% in August, helped by falling food prices and stronger BRL support.
- GDP growth slowed sharply in Q2, as earlier momentum in agriculture, industry and services faded.
- US tariffs and widening external deficits remain risks, keeping the COPOM cautious and Selic rate at 15%.
- US - We think a September easing will be the first of many
- EUROZONE - Germany is balancing on the edge of recession and recovery
- UK - Week in review: August rate cut looks increasingly like a mistake
- CHINA+ - Japan’s inflation elevated, with no easy cure for rice-price headache
- EM ASIA - BI’s urgency to cut faster since July in context; expect at least one more
- LATAM - Our LATAM team is on leave this week, publication will resume on Sep 2nd
- US - Consumption growth is stabilizing, at a sluggish pace
- EUROZONE - EZ goods trade surplus nears zero as US exports continue to slide
- UK - Stabilising jobs and strong wage gains limit the MPC’s room to cut
- CHINA+ - China’s domestic demand swoons in the scorching summer heat
- EM ASIA - A fairly decent Q2, but Thai GDP growth will now slow more sharply
- LATAM - Banxico slows pace of easing as core inflation pressures persist
- Retail sales declined sharply in Brazil, with credit-sensitive segments under the most pressure.
- Services held firm up until June, but PMI data now point to a weakening trend.
- Consumer sentiment is fragile, and high interest rates continue to weigh on household spending.
