Lower inflation and a stronger sol likely to drive the central bank’s decision
Category: Economy & Policy
Mexico leaves rates alone
Some analysts expect the central bank to raise interest rates in the second half of the year
Mexico expected to maintain rates
Some analysts predict a 50bp hike over the rest of the year
Colombia raises rates
Central bank tries to curb rising inflation with a 50bp hike, analysts says
Colombia seen raising rates again
Inflation keeps rising, despite seven rate increases in a row
Brazil leaves Selic alone
Central bank says above-target inflation leaves no room to lower the benchmark rate
Brazil expected to hold interest rates
Political uncertainty, weak domestic demand and slower inflation are likely to influence the central bank’s decision
BIIF 2016: Investors wait for Brazil to turn the page
The need for political certainty is paramount in Brazil, as issuers and investors wait for the end of the impeachment process on the country’s president Dilma Rousseff
Peru holds interest rates
Lower inflation and a stronger sol guide the central bank’s decision
