A pipeline of credits that are close to issuing cross-border bonds may delay the deals due to market volatility, sources say
Category: Economy & Policy
Colombia raises rates again
Central bank increases its benchmark lending rate for the 10th month in a row
Chile leaves rates alone
Central bank maintains its benchmark lending rate at 3.5% for the sixth month in a row
Peru holds interest rates
Central bank leaves the benchmark rate at 4.25% for the fourth month in a row
Brazil leaves rates unchanged
Central bank says inflation is still too high for a more flexible monetary policy
Peru banks on continuity after elections
Pedro Pablo Kuczynski holds a lead over Keiko Fujimori, but both candidates are likely to pursue similar market-friendly policies, sources say
Peru banks on continuity after elections
Pedro Pablo Kuczynski holds a slim lead over Keiko Fujimori. But even if the results were reversed, it would not make much difference, sources say
Colombia raises rates again
Central bank increases its benchmark lending rate by 25bp, but analysts say it could be the last hike in Colombia’s tightening cycle
Market expects deeper cuts to Selic
Economists see Brazil’s benchmark lending rate falling to 12.75% by the end of the year, according to the central bank
Pemex, Petrobras turn to government financing
Brazil’s Petrobras faces an $18bn funding gap, while Mexico’s Pemex need up to $16bn, Moody’s says
