Governor Bausili says a next step is to build up the local capital markets, with banks already looking to boost lending
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Venezuela bonds rally on regime change bet
Investors position for gains as odds rise of US-backed transition
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Investors edge back into LatAm as rate cuts revive risk appetite
A cautious return of capital could set the stage for steadier markets after years of outflows
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Brazil’s debt debate intensifies as fiscal pressures mount
The IMF sees stabilization by 2030, but others warn that fiscal tightening could tip the economy into recession
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Mexico defies trade war fears, emerges as key winner in US shift
Once expected to suffer from Washington’s tariff offensive, Mexico is instead benefiting from the US pivot away from China — and could gain even more as the USMCA review nears.
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World Bank reform draws cautious optimism amid push for private-sector financing
Restructuring aligns with a broader multilateral pivot towards mobilizing private capital
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Caution urged as Suriname braces for oil-fueled boom
Massive offshore finds could turn Suriname into the world’s fastest-growing economy, but economists warn that success will hinge on transparency and prudent management of its new wealth
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IFC seeks to bolster power generation in Haiti
The private sector arm of the World Bank Group signed an agreement to increase renewable energy generation in Les Cayes
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Argentine markets rise on potential new US financing deal
US is working with private sector to create an additional $20 billion facility, but political challenges remain
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Weak dollar to keep fueling LatAm bond rush —analysts
Declining interest rates and inflation also a boon, but a slowing US economy poses a big threat