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Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)

12 September 2024 LatAm Monitor Mixed performance amid global uncertainty and upcoming Fed cuts

  • Mexico — Headwinds amid reform uncertainty
  • Colombia — Signs of recovery despite many headwinds
  • Peru —  Resilient despite global noise

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

Global Datanote: CPI, Brazil, August, 2024

  • In one line: Subdued pressures in August, but rising expectations cloud the near-term outlook.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Global

PM Datanote: CPI, Brazil, August, 2024

  • In one line: Subdued pressures in August, but rising expectations cloud the near-term outlook.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

11 September 2024 LatAm Monitor Brazil's inflation eases in August, but fiscal uncertainty remains a threat

  • Brazil’s inflation remains contained, but fiscal uncertainty and BRL depreciation are worrying.
  • Food and energy prices provide temporary relief amid rising inflation expectations and policy noise.
  • Colombia’s inflation has fallen sharply, strengthening the case for accelerated rate cuts from BanRep.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

Global Datanote: CPI, Mexico, August, 2024

  • In one line: Finally falling at the headline level, but politics now a key risk.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Global

PM Datanote: CPI, Colombia, August, 2024

  • In one line: Finally falling at the headline level, but politics now a key risk.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

10 September 2024 LatAm Monitor Inflation moderates in Mexico, but political uncertainty looms large

  • Headline inflation in Mexico moderated in August, but political risk and the MXN raise concerns.
  • AMLO’s populist plans threaten to overshadow the improving inflation outlook via an MXN sell-off.
  • The labour market is weakening, as formal job growth slows and informal employment dominates.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

9 September 2024 LatAm Monitor Brazil's industrial output weakens, reducing likelihood of rate hikes

  • Brazil’s industrial production declined in July following a solid H1, and the outlook is now cautious.
  • A weaker trade surplus and rising import demand point to mounting external pressures.
  • Chile’s inflation rose in August; food and housing prices led the increase, due to temporary shocks. 
     

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

6 September 2024 LatAm Monitor BCCh cuts rates and projects a faster path to neutral by mid-2025

  • The BCCh resumed its easing, reflecting weaker growth and stable inflation expectations.
  • The Bank signalled a faster path to neutral, in Q2 2025, acknowledging weaker domestic demand.
  • We expect further rate cuts, to 5% by late Q4 and 4% by Q2 2025, but uncertainty is elevated.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

4 September 2024 LatAm Monitor Brazil enjoys strong growth in H1, but challenges loom near term

  • Brazil’s GDP surged 1.4% quarter-to-quarter in Q2, driven by strong industrial and service sector growth.
  • Labour-market strength and government spending bolstered the economic recovery in H1…
  • …But challenges loom: fiscal pressures and weakening indicators signal a potential slowdown.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

Global Datanote: GDP, Second Quarter, Brazil, 2024

  • In one line: GDP growth surges in Q2 amid strong labour market.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Global

PM Datanote: Unemployment rate, Brazil, July, 2024

  • In one line: Unemployment declines but economic challenges lie ahead.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

PM Datanote: Industrial Production, Retail Sales, Chile, July, 2024

  • In one line: Mixed start to Q3, with industrial gains amid consumption challenges.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

3 September 2024 LatAm Monitor Peru's core inflation hits the target, enabling BCRP to ease further


  • Peru’s inflation is easing, as the core rate has hit BCRP’s target; it likely will continue to cut rates.
  • Chile’s economic activity rebounded in July, but challenges are persisting in key sectors.
  • Colombia’s labour market is sending mixed signals amid an uneven economic recovery.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

2 September 2024 LatAm Monitor Brazil's labour market starting to show signs of moderation

  • Brazil’s labour market showed resilience in H1, yet signs of a gradual slowdown are starting to emerge.
  • Leading indicators signal the labour market is plateauing, due to tighter financial conditions.
  • Industrial gains offset consumption challenges in Chile; the recovery remains sluggish.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

30 August 2024 LatAm Monitor BCCh likely to continue easing as Chile's economy struggles

  • Chile’s latest data paint a picture of a struggling economy, with risks tilted to the downside.
  • We expect the BCCh to resume rate cuts to support the economic upturn, but electricity tariffs pose a risk.
  • Improving external demand, rate cuts and Fed easing will support the economic recovery in 2025.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

28 August 2024 LatAm Monitor Banxico's shift towards easing amid global noise and domestic risks

  • Mexico’s economic outlook suggests a continued shift towards monetary policy easing.
  • Declining core inflation and stagnant economic activity will allow Banxico to cut rates further.
  • The US Fed’s incoming easing cycle is one of the key reasons for further normalisation, but risks remain.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

27 August 2024 LatAm Monitor COPOM's cautious stance amid inflation risks and economic threats

  • Brazil’s COPOM is navigating inflation concerns and an economic slowdown, keeping a cautious stance.
  • Inflation risks persist despite recent data, which will force the COPOM to hold rates in the near term.
  • Softening economic activity, core inflation in check and the Fed’s easing will allow cuts in late Q4 or Q1.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

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