- In one line: On hold, but the caution will start to fade soon.
Andres Abadia (Senior International Economist)Latin America
- In one line: On hold and on the sidelines in the near term, due to high uncertainty.
Andres Abadia (Senior International Economist)Latin America
- In one line: The fight against high inflation is probably over, rate cuts likely will come soon.
Andres Abadia (Senior International Economist)Latin America
- In one line: No signs of a pivot despite falling inflation and inflation expectations.
Andres Abadia (Senior International Economist)Latin America
- Brazil — Political chaos will have a limited effect
- Mexico — A solid start to the year
- Peru — Ignoring once again another political crisis
Andres Abadia (Senior International Economist)Latin America
- The prospect of early elections in Peru is greater by the minute, as unrest is failing to subside.
- Economic activity started Q4 on a soft footing, and the recent political mess will add insult to injury in H1.
- CPI inflation in Argentina undershot expectation by far in November, but it is too early to claim victory.
Andres Abadia (Senior International Economist)Latin America
- In one line: Castillo is ousted; economic activity likely will improve, but uncertainty will persist.
Andres Abadia (Senior International Economist)Latin America
- Brazil — Political noise eases, for now
- Colombia — Edging higher, despite Mr. Petro
- Peru — Brushing off political turmoil
Andres Abadia (Senior International Economist)Latin America
- Inflation in Chile is heading south, thanks to falling commodity prices and tighter financial conditions.
- Easing pressures in the pipeline suggest that inflation will continue to edge down over the coming months.
- Peru’s inflation is falling too, which likely will allow policymakers to move to the sidelines this week.
Andres Abadia (Senior International Economist)Latin America