Latin America Publications
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Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist) Melanie Debono (Senior Eurozone Economist)
- 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
- 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
- In one line: Recovery stalls as financial headwinds mount.
Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America
- In one line: Industrial sector stabilises, but outlook remains weak.
Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America
- 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
- In one line: Cooling inflation meets new headwinds.
Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America
- In one line: Core pressures lingering, but disinflation resumes.
Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America
- 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
- In one line: Sales extend their slide as headwinds mount.
Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America
- In one line: Inflation falls again; BCCh likely to cut rates.
Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- In one line: Manufacturing slumps as mining props up output.
Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America
- In one line: Growth holding up, but momentum set to slow in H2.
Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America
- Brazilian Real — Rebound tests fiscal resolve
- Mexican Peso — Rally faces growing headwinds
- Colombian Peso — Currency strength facing fiscal test
Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America
INCREASED GEOPOLITICAL RISK…
- …FORCING SOME CENTRAL BANKS TO MOVE TO THE SIDELINES
Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America
- Growth momentum is fading in Chile as temporary drivers wane and consumption stabilises.
- Industrial production is still strong, led by mining, but job-market weakness remains a threat.
- Political polarisation and election uncertainty are rising, posing new risks to policy and capex.
Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America
- Deep BanRep Board divisions and sticky inflation expectations are delaying further rate cuts.
- Rising fiscal deficits and political noise are under- mining policy credibility and investor confidence.
- Stronger growth gives limited relief as inflation risks and external pressures continue to build.
Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America
