Moody’s boosts the sovereign’s rating one notch as international reserves and economic stability improve
Category: Economy & Policy
Posted inDaily Brief
Brazil tempers rate cut as Iran war urges caution
Central bank cuts its key rate from a two-decade high, but says it is taking a “cautious approach” due to the Middle East conflict
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Argentina aims to extend boom in project financing
Foreign minister says more VMOS-style deals are looming as investment surges
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
Posted inDaily Brief
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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Oil surge brings windfall — and risks — for Guyana
Finance minister says higher crude prices to boost revenues but risk fueling inflation as the country pushes to diversify beyond oil
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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
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
Posted inThe LatAm View
Brazil forecasts economic boon on oil rally
Finance ministry sees positive impact even in the event of strong disruptions to oil supply, but analysts are wary on interest rates
Posted inThe LatAm View
With economy in disarray, Bolivia says new issuance can wait
Paz administration turns to multilaterals and reforms while tackling inflation, high debt and falling gas output