Latin America Publications
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Weekly Monitor Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)
- Base effects lifted Brazil’s inflation in January, but underlying price pressures were contained…
- …The COPOM is set to begin its easing cycle in March as inflation expectations remain anchored.
- The BCRP held rates at 4.25% as inflation converges to target, but we still see room for further easing.
- Sticky core inflation and fiscal pressures prompt the first policy pause by Banxico since March 2024.
- Rate cuts will resume once inflation moderates, with credibility guiding policy calibration.
- Chile’s inflation remains well contained, despite seasonal increases across several components.
- Mexico's Q4 rebound reflects gains in both industry and services, offsetting the hit to agriculture.
- Domestic demand is improving slowly, but weak capex, fiscal constraints and trade uncertainty remain drags.
- Banxico will pause easing as inflation remains sticky, and temporary upside shocks warrant attention.
- Activity in Argentina slipped in November, exposing weak momentum after the mid-term elections…
- …Manufacturing and commerce output fell sharply, while growth is focused on low-employment sectors.
- BCCh will pause amid easing inflation, BCB will hold despite stickiness, and BanRep will tighten as risks rise.
- Household spending gains traction in Mexico, while capex remains weak on policy and trade uncertainty.
- The USMCA review adds volatility, delaying the capex recovery and reinforcing consumption-led growth.
- November’s activity rebound stabilises growth in Brazil, but tight financial conditions still constrain its recovery.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Colombia’s sticky services inflation, indexation pressures and wage risks limit BanRep’s options.
- The resilient domestic demand and job market are sustaining growth despite fragile external conditions.
- Fiscal uncertainty, political noise and a widening trade deficit challenge BanRep’s cautious stance into 2026.
- Core inflation in Mexico remains stubborn near 4%, prompting Banxico to add a hawkish tilt to its tone.
- GDP growth is weakening as industry shrinks and consumption stagnates amid tighter credit conditions.
- Further rate cuts will hinge on stable inflation, fiscal prudence and limited trade disruption.
- BCCh’s cautious pause reflects sticky core inflation, fragile job data and sensitivity to election-driven noise.
- …Disinflation, a stable CLP and lower energy tariffs will justify a 25bp cut in December.
- Mexico’s GDP shrank in Q3 as industry weakened further and services plateaued; Q4 will be better.
- Mr. Kast has steady support in Chile, but fragmented politics and social tensions cloud reform prospects.
- Macro fundamentals remain sound, though capex weakness limits near-term growth momentum.
- Fiscal credibility and governance will determine the durability of Chile’s post-election market stability.
- Mexico’s industrial output fell, as mining and construction wiped out fragile manufacturing gains.
- The job market is cooling and falling remittances are squeezing incomes, hurting private consumption.
- Fiscal stimulus and Banxico rate cuts will cushion growth, but recovery prospects remain fragile.
- 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.
- 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.
- Monetary policy in Mexico is shifting cautiously, as inflation is sticky and growth prospects weaker.
- The trade deficit widened in August due to the oil sector and tariff-related external uncertainty.
- MXN appreciation and USMCA compliance support stability, despite ongoing external and fiscal risks.
