Latin American bond issuance is booming, fueled by strong demand as investors turn to the region for higher yields on a weakening dollar. It’s set for a good run in the second quarter of this year even as the Iran war raises concerns about the impact of oil prices on the global economy, analysts say.
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Posted in2026 Q2
Pemex: Back From the Brink
Government support is easing the oil giant’s debt burden and tightening spreads, drawing investors back to its bonds.
Posted in2026 Q2
LatAm Investment: A Promise at Risk
For the past year, investors have been flocking to Latin America, drawn by high real interest rates, natural resources and improving fiscal discipline. But war in the Middle East has sent oil prices soaring and shaken markets worldwide. The question now is whether the region’s investment boom can survive the shock.
Posted in2026 Q1
LAC-GGG: Buying the Breadbasket
With domestic food production limited by climate and water scarcity, Gulf states are investing billions in Latin America’s agribusiness sector — from Brazilian beef and Chilean fruit to logistics and ag-tech — to secure long-term supplies and control global food chains.
Posted inMarket Talk 2026 Q1
Bonds
Latin American bond issuance surged in 2025 as declining US interest rates encouraged investors to look to the region for higher yields. This boom is expected to continue in the first quarter of 2026, analysts say.
Posted in2026 Q1
LAC-GCC: Shopping for Growth
As Gulf investors deepen their presence in Latin America, retail is emerging as a new frontier — offering scale, cash flow and exposure to long-term consumer trends.
Posted in2026 Q1
LAC-GCC: Energy Investment Comes On Stream
Given their expertise, energy is a major target for investors from the Gulf in Latin America, including natural gas, green hydrogen and solar power.
Posted in2026 Q1
LAC-GCC: The Infrastructure Play
Gulf investors and operators are expanding their footprint in Latin American ports, bridges and roads, betting on scale, stability and trade growth.
Posted in2026 Q1
LAC-GCC: A Capital Agenda
Flush with capital and with a mandate to diversify, Gulf sovereign and private investment is moving beyond traditional markets and into Latin America and the Caribbean. From energy and infrastructure to food security and consumer sectors, the region is emerging as a strategic testing ground for a new phase of Gulf global investment.