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Ian Shepherdson (Chief Economist, Chairman and Founder) Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)
- Core inflation remains elevated in Colombia, highlighting persistent demand across key sectors.
- BanRep is likely to hold rates as minimum-wage risks and inflation expectations challenge policy flexibility.
- Temporary price pressures lifted September inflation in Chile, but disinflation is likely to resume in Q4.
- US - What’s at stake if the AI boom turns to bust?
- EUROZONE - We’re lifting our Q3 GDP growth forecast for France
- UK - GDP likely unchanged in August as industrial output drags on growth
- CHINA+ - Renewed US-China trade tensions highlight fragility of their relations
- EM ASIA - A rude, if long overdue, awakening for the BSP’s talk of a “sweet spot”
- LATAM - BraMex inflation: diverging paths, same cautious central banks
- Peru’s Congress has impeached President Boluarte, amid surging crime and collapsing support.
- Interim President Jerí assumes office with a limited mandate; restoring confidence will be a challenge.
- Peru’s economy is holding firm despite the saga, supported by strong institutions and fundamentals.
- In one line: Disinflation holds, but core pressures persist.
- In one line: Inflation rises marginally, but disinflation remains on track.
- In one line: Disinflation holds, but core pressures persist.
- Brazil’s disinflation is continuing amid an electricity tariff shock and strong currency support.
- Mexico’s inflation is steady in late Q3, pressured by services despite softening in goods inflation.
- Central banks will tread cautiously, balancing rate cuts with sticky core inflation and economic growth.
- Brazil — Rally on easing inflation
- Mexico — From record peaks to profit-taking
- Chile — Market consolidates after regional volatility
- US - Most alternative indicators of payrolls are garbage
- EUROZONE - Swiss inflation is low and set to fall, but the SNB will ignore it
- UK - H1 growth well-balanced, if we smooth through front-running
- CHINA+ -Japan’s likely new prime minister could lead the BoJ to delay rate rise
- EM ASIA - Still a matter of when, not if, the RBI will cut again; we look for December
- LATAM - BanRep holds rates as inflation persists, fiscal weakness deepens
- The mild inflation uptick in Peru was driven by base effects, underlying price pressures remain in check.
- Economic momentum is holding steady, with construction, credit and labour markets resilient.
- Fiscal discipline and solid external accounts support PEN stability amid mounting political uncertainty.
- The broad-based rise in Brazil’s industrial output in August offers short-term relief, as the risks persist.
- Investment and external demand remain major drags; high interest rates are hurting.
- Weak confidence and US trade frictions will likely continue to weigh on industry.
- In one line: Signs of modest recovery in August, but the outlook remains fragile.
- A mining accident disrupted output in Chile, hurting activity, while commerce provided stability.
- Fiscal revenues rose on higher royalties and copper prices, though election-year spending risks persist.
- A right-wing political shift would bring business friendly reforms, likely boosting investor confidence.
- In one line: Activity loses momentum in August due mainly to weak mining.
- In one line: Activity loses momentum in August due mainly to weak mining.
- Split in BanRep’s Board highlights tension between resilient domestic demand and stubborn inflation.
- Loss of IMF credit line underscores fiscal fragility, fuelling market concerns over Colombia’s credibility.
- Minimum wage talks risk entrenching inflation, limiting BanRep’s scope for near-term easing.
LATAM ACTIVITY WEAKENS AS POLICY STAYS RESTRICTIVE…
- …DISINFLATION ADVANCES, BUT CORE PRESSURES CLOUD OUTLOOK
- In one line: Retail and manufacturing support growth, labour market improving at the margin.
- Brazilian Real — Gains fade after early rally
- Mexican Peso — Resilient, but facing resistance
- Argentinian Peso — Volatility as political noise builds
- US - September payrolls likely rose only modestly, despite favorable seasonals
- EUROZONE - SNB stands pat; we now think the easing cycle is over
- UK - Consumers’ confidence staying resilient despite the headwinds
- CHINA+ - Japan’s manufacturing sector yet to see tariff relief, despite US deal
- EM ASIA - Indonesia’s finance minister sets himself up for failure with budget
- LATAM - Banxico eases amid fragile growth, inflation, and trade uncertainty
