Central bank says inflation is still too high for a more flexible monetary policy
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Cumbre Argentina 2016: Macri gets high marks as optimism returns
Issuers, lenders and officials welcome an uptick in Argentina’s deal flow but caution that inflation must be kept in control to maintain sustainability
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Cumbre Argentina 2016: Argentina feels no rush to return to bond market
Sovereign may not need to issue another cross-border bond in 2017, finance secretary says
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Chile leaves rates on hold
Central bank cites above-target inflation as a reason to keep rates steady
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Brazil’s FinMin names economic team
Henrique Meirelles appoints Itau’s former chief economist to lead the central bank