Latin America Publications
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Chartbook Datanotes Weekly Monitor Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)
- In one line: Inflation rises marginally, but disinflation remains on track.
- In one line: Under pressure, despite modest manufacturing gains.
- In one line: President Boluarte removed; uncertainty persists but economy remains resilient.
- In one line: Showing tentative signs of stabilisation, but tight financial conditions remain a drag.
- Disinflation is broadening in Brazil, as tradables cool and currency strength reinforces policy credibility…
- …The COPOM will begin a cautious easing cycle; fiscal risks and labour tightness will slow the pace of cuts.
- Industrial output is improving sequentially in Mexico, but weak exports and the USMCA review are threats.
- US intervention in Venezuela raises regional tensions and reshapes political debate ahead of key elections.
- Rising crime and security issues push voters towards hard-line, market-friendly candidates.
- Chile’s election and upcoming Andean races signal a broader shift in LatAm’s political cycle.
- Banxico delivered another rate cut, but firmer inflation and guidance point to pauses ahead.
- Sticky services inflation and fiscal changes narrow the Bank’s space to ease heading into early 2026.
- The weakness of growth supports cuts, yet external risks and credibility worries limit the options.
- Mexico’s industrial rebound in October reflects only base effects and construction timing.
- Manufacturing remains under strain, as US demand softens and trade policy uncertainty freezes capex.
- USMCA-renewal and tariff risks will dominate industry’s performance more than domestic demand.
- In one line: Retail gains signal early stabilisation.
- In one line: Inflation under control, opening the door to gradual rate cuts.
- In one line: Inflation stays contained, supporting a rate cut this month.
- Contained inflation with a broad-based moderation allows BCCh to resume gradual easing soon…
- …CLP strength, lower food and oil prices, and relatively soft demand support a benign disinflation outlook.
- Mexico’s ambitious wage push will strain productivity, intensify inflation risks, and test Banxico.
- In one line: Growth almost stalls as industry steadies and agriculture rebounds.
- In one line: Industrial recovery stalls again.
LATAM ECONOMY SLOWS AS DOMESTIC DEMAND SOFTENS
- POLITICAL NOISE AND EXTERNAL UNCERTAINTY DOMINATE
- Disinflation in Brazil is broadening across goods and services, as supply conditions remain favourable.
- A strong BRL, cooling demand, and easing core pressures will push headline inflation lower in Q1.
- Copom signals patience but improving data support the case for a cautious rate-cutting cycle soon.
- Mexico’s Q3 GDP contraction confirms momentum has stalled, with a base-effect-driven recession likely.
- Industrial weakness, soft job markets and fading public investment continue to weigh on activity.
- Lower interest rates and easing inflation will support a mild 2026 upturn, contingent on trade clarity.
- In one line: Momentum fades as mining weakens, while domestic demand holds firm.
- In one line: Activity slips again as headwinds build.
- In one line: On hold, reflecting a cautious global backdrop despite continued soft inflation.
