Central bank remains concerned over weak growth and a deteriorating labor market
Tag: Rates
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Mexico gears for rate hike
Central bank meets today as analysts predict a 25bp increase in the benchmark interest rate
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Peru cuts rates
Central bank lowers benchmark interest rate by 25bp for the first time in 15 months
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Argentina holds rates
Central bank leaves benchmark interest rate unchanged at 26.25%
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Moody’s downgrades Mercantil do Brasil
Ratings agency expects more delinquent loans for Brazilian bank this year amid the country’s recession
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Analysts anticipate rate hike in Peru
The market is already pricing in the expected increase at today’s BCRP meeting
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Brazil Special Report: Sun Goes Down
The Brazil bull run is in danger of being derailed by inflation, an over-valued currency and choppy commodities. But a bloodbath is not expected.
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Mexico Special Report: Guillermo Ortiz Interview
After a successful decade leading Mexico’s central bank, the global financial crisis is the toughest test yet for Guillermo Ortiz. The central banker has harsh words for the Bolsa.