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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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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

3 July 2025 LatAm Monitor Currencies steady, but global and fiscal risks loom

  • Brazilian Real —  Rebound tests fiscal resolve
  • Mexican Peso —  Rally faces growing headwinds
  • Colombian Peso — Currency strength facing fiscal test

2 July 2025 LatAm Monitor Chile's recovery continuing but set to slow in H2

  • 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.

1 July 2025 LatAm Monitor Colombia's rate cuts delayed as fiscal slippage raises inflation risks

  • 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.

30 June 2025 LatAm Monitor Banxico signals slower data-driven easing, as inflation risks persist

  • Banxico cut, but one dissenting vote signals caution as inflation expectations drift further from the target.
  • Forward guidance was softer; the Board dropped the reference to steady cuts, indicating a possible pause.
  • Weak domestic demand supports disinflation; real rates remain well above neutral.

27 June 2025 LatAm Monitor Banxico cuts rates as expected; disinflation begins in Brazil, but...

  • Banxico cuts rates, but rising inflation and Board split signal slower, more cautious easing ahead.
  • Disinflation is emerging in Brazil, but policy is still tight amid lingering core pressures and fiscal uncertainty…
  • …The Selic will likely be held at 15%, as the BCB sees easing risks outweighing fragile disinflation.

25 June 2025 LatAm Monitor Disinflation resumes in Mexico; Argentina's solid upturn in Q1

  • The benign inflation report supports a 50bp cut, but a divided Banxico will likely slow the easing pace in H2.
  • Services inflation is sticky; housing, wage and food costs are delaying disinflation despite a MXN rebound.
  • Private demand and capex lead growth in Argentina, but external imbalances and fiscal risks remain high.

24 June 2025 LatAm Monitor Mexico's economy sees a decent start to Q2, amid persistent threats

  • A rebound in manufacturing and services lifted Mexico’s output in April, but momentum is weak.
  • Consumption faces pressure from high rates, labour-market stress, and fading support from remittances.
  • Colombia’s proposed ballot sidesteps legal processes, raising institutional fears.

23 June 2025 LatAm Monitor COPOM surprises with a final hike and signals a prolonged pause

  • The COPOM defied consensus, raising the Selic to 15.00%, and signalled a hawkish extended pause.
  • Persistent inflation and deanchored expectations are keeping Brazil’s policy tight despite activity slowing.
  • Chile’s BCCh paused again; easing will depend on data amid resilient growth and global headwinds.

20 June 2025 LatAm Monitor Intensifying political noise in a shifting global context

  • Brazil — Bolsonaro probe deepens, fiscal risks rise
  • Mexico — Judicial reform starting to backfire
  • Colombia —  Violence, reform and fiscal crisis
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