Chilean retailer is expanding in Latin America after taking over US supermarket chain last year
Category: Latin America
Posted inDaily Brief
Argentine fintech IPO prospects remain dim
Latin America’s third-largest economy has spawned big names, but IPOs may be a long way off still, experts say
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CORRECTION: Iran war seen fueling demand for LatAm loan guarantees
World Bank investment guarantee agency will get busier if oil prices remain high and spur volatility in financial markets, official says
Posted inThe LatAm View
Global crisis fears cloud LatAm outlook
Although region is not immune to economic turmoil, it may prove its resilience having traversed more than its share of crises
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IMF warns LatAm faces uncertain fallout from Iran war
Conflict could slow growth, tighten financial conditions and complicate policy choices across the region
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Iran war stokes LatAm inflation fears
Goldman Sachs’ chief Latin America economist says the surge in oil prices is a big risk for interest rates, so too policy mistakes
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Oil surge scrambles LatAm bond deals
Cross-border bond sales have dried up since the start of the Iran war and buyers are likely to get selective when issuers return to market
Posted inThe LatAm View
Energy shock undercuts case for rate cuts in LatAm
Iran war-driven oil price surge could delay easing cycles across the region
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LatAm braces for oil price shock
High oil prices could test the region’s recent fiscal advances, as government officials look to help consumers and businesses with energy subsidies
Posted inThe LatAm View
Latin America seen resilient as Iran war rattles global markets
IIF chief economist says EM capital flows at risk under prolonged energy shock scenario