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Latin America Publications

Below is a list of our Latin America Publications for the last 5 months. If you are looking for reports older than 5 months please email info@pantheonmacro.com, or contact your account rep

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23 July 2025 LatAm Monitor Mexico's growth holding up in Q2, but headwinds mounting into H2

  • Mexico’s IGAE data show resilience, yet fading services and capex signal weak momentum into H2.
  • Labour-market softness is deepening, with job creation stalling and real wage growth slowing further.
  • Banxico is facing pressure to ease, but sticky core services inflation will constrain the pace of cuts.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

22 July 2025 LatAm Monitor Colombia's recovery continues, but fiscal storm clouds are gathering

  • Consumer-driven momentum and services strength supported Colombia’s Q2 growth, but industry lags.
  • The fiscal deficit is on track to breach 8% of GDP, with no credible correction in sight.
  • Disinflation is set to resume in Mexico and Brazil, but structural pressures and trade risks persist.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

21 July 2025 LatAm Monitor Latin America's currency rebound aids rate cuts, but tariff fears grow

  • Most regional currencies have rallied on still-attractive carry and resilient terms-of-trade.
  • Trade tensions with the US are reigniting inflation worries and complicating monetary policy decisions.
  • Central banks face narrowing scope for cuts, as political risk and global uncertainty intensify.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

18 July 2025 LatAm Monitor Colombia holding up as consumers spend and manufacturing rebounds

  • Retail and industrial data in Colombia point to a broad-based recovery, despite political volatility.
  • A stronger COP, easing inflation and resilient job market are fuelling durable goods consumption.
  • Mr. Petro’s proposals, tax reform and external risks still cloud the investment outlook heading into 2026.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

17 July 2025 LatAm Political Update Tariffs meet domestic political crosswinds

  • Brazil —US tariffs rattle the outlook
  • Mexico —  Tariffs test Ms. Sheinbaum’s resolve
  • Chile — Bracing for copper tariffs

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

16 July 2025 LatAm Monitor Argentina's inflation falls and policy anchors hold firm; BCRP holds rates

  • Disinflation is accelerating in Argentina, with headline and core prices reaching multi-year lows in June.
  • Tight fiscal and monetary policy continue to anchor expectations, despite the ARS and political noise.
  • BCRP held at 4.5%, signalling caution amid global uncertainty and anchored inflation expectations.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

15 July 2025 LatAm Monitor Brazil's recovery stalls as financial and external headwinds mount

  • Brazil’s weakness in industry and services highlights the growing drag from tighter financial conditions.
  • Mr. Trump’s tariff move threatens exports, investment and already-fragile economic momentum.
  • Mexico has also been hit by the tariff noise, but markets are still betting on a negotiated outcome.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

PM Datanote: Industrial Production, Mexico, May, 2025

  • In one line: Industrial sector stabilises, but outlook remains weak. 

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

14 July 2025 LatAm Monitor Banxico set to ease cautiously as disinflation advances but risks linger

  • Disinflation resumes in Mexico, but core pressures linger, led by services.
  • External weakness weighs on manufacturing, but interest rate cuts offer relief.
  • Construction rebounds, but trade tensions and weak US demand are a drag on industrial recovery.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

PM Datanote: CPI, Mexico, June, 2025

  • In one line: Core pressures lingering, but disinflation resumes.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

11 July 2025 LatAm Monitor Brazil's inflation is stabilising, but now faces another external test

  • Brazil’s inflation is stabilising, but the US tariffs shock threatens growth and adds new inflation risks.
  • Market reaction has been swift, but fundamentals and carry still support a stable BRL outlook.
  • Services inflation remains sticky and disinflation could stall if external strains persist or escalate.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

PM Datanote: Inflation, Chile, June, 2025

  • In one line: Inflation falls again; BCCh likely to cut rates.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

10 July 2025 LatAm Monitor Record gains, policy shifts and diverging risks

  • Brazil — New highs, but risks cloud the outlook
  • Mexico — Rally cools as policy risks resurface
  • Chile — IPSA steadies post-rally, with upside scope

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

9 July 2025 LatAm Monitor Disinflation in the Andes will allow further policy normalisation, just

  • Chile’s CPI drop strengthens the case for a July rate cut, as disinflation in key categories gains traction.
  • Fading shocks and a stronger CLP support disinflation; BCCh signals rates are moving towards neutral.
  • Colombia’s inflation has fallen below 5%, but sticky services and fiscal noise keep BanRep cautious.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

8 July 2025 LatAm Monitor Mexico's recovery faltering as investment weakens

  • Mexico’s private consumption showed resilience in early Q2, but high interest rates weigh heavily.
  • Capex continues to fall sharply amid trade-policy uncertainty and low business confidence.
  • External demand remains the main support for growth, as domestic momentum weakens further.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

7 July 2025 LatAm Monitor Brazil's manufacturing slumps, but mining shows resilience

  • Durable and capital goods output fell sharply in Brazil, highlighting weakness in domestic demand.
  • Business sentiment and PMIs deteriorated further in June, indicating weaker output in coming quarters.
  • Stable inflation and anchored expectations give BCRP room to stay neutral amid external volatility.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

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