Despite JBS ditching its net zero goal, more firms are joining the emission-targeting trend and have a more realistic view of how to get there
Author Archives: Polo Rocha
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Lower yields entice LatAm sovereigns to extend euro bond run
Chile’s deal on Monday is the latest sign of momentum in a market offering issuers cheaper pricing and reduced volatility
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LatAm bond spreads remain tight, as issuance slows
While higher US rates may have dampened the pace of issuance, investors say demand for the region’s debt is undiminished
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LatAm Markets: A Lopsided Rally
When the Iran war hit, capital ran south and stayed there. Now, with the Fed turning hawkish and the dollar stirring, investors are asking how long Latin America can hold its ground.
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LatAm sees greenshoots of recovery in ESG bond supply
After a slump in labelled bond offerings in the region last year, momentum is building once again, according to bankers and investors
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Post-election Colombia rally rests on fiscal turnaround
Abelardo De La Espriella’s narrow victory in the presidential election could complicate his plans for fiscal reform, say analysts
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Fujimori’s rising odds for presidency boost Peru markets
Investors turn cheery following predictions leftist candidate Roberto Sánchez will lose his current lead in the official vote count
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Peru markets wobble as Sánchez takes lead in presidential vote
Peruvian assets weaken as leftist presidential candidate overtakes Fujimori in official vote count, sparking investor caution
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Colombian markets rally after election surprise by pro-Trump candidate
Stocks and currency jump as far-right candidate De La Espriella unexpectedly leads the first round of voting in presidential race
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Brazil’s Amazon deforestation gains face election, funding risks
The country’s recent success in slowing the destruction of its primary forests could be jeopardized if Lula is voted out of office, say environmentalists
