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Latin America Publications

Below is a list of our Latin America Publications for the last 6 months. If you are looking for reports older than 6 months please email info@pantheonmacro.com, or contact your account rep

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Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist) Melanie Debono (Senior Eurozone Economist)

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

PM Datanote: Industrial Production, Mexico, June, 2024

  • In one line: Manufacturing gains offset weakness in other sectors, for now.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

PM Datanote: Inflation IPCA, Brazil, July, 2024

  • In one line:  A mixed picture, as transportation costs rise while food prices decline.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

PM Datanote: BCRP Rate Decision, Peru, August, 2024

  • In one line: A prudent rate cut, defying consensus, reflects improved inflation dynamics.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

PM Datanote: Monetary policy meeting, Mexico, August, 2024

  • In one line: A modest rate cut signals a shift towards further easing, with caution.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

PM Datanote: CPI, Mexico, July, 2024

  • In one line: Non-core pressures drive significant gains, offsetting the good news in core.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

PM Datanote: CPI, Chile, July, 2024

  • In one line: Inflation rebounds driven by rising electricity tariffs.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

9 August 2024 LatAm Monitor Tackling inflation in Mexico and Chile is becoming difficult

  • Mexico and Chile face rising inflation, amid global turmoil and economic uncertainty.
  • Banxico and the BCCh will struggle to balance headline inflation control with economic growth needs.
  • Adverse weather and global issues complicate the inflation outlook, but Fed easing will bring relief.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

8 August 2024 LatAm FX Update A complex landscape of domestic and international forces

  • Brazilian Real — Challenges amidst easing external woes
  • Mexican Peso — Hurt by yen carry trade and global noise
  • Chilean Peso — Resilient despite copper price declines 

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

7 August 2024 LatAm Monitor Banxico and BCRP face crucial rate decisions amid global turmoil

  • Central banks in Mexico and Peru navigate turbulent markets ahead of critical monetary policy meetings.
  • Global economic uncertainty forces policymakers to reassess monetary strategies amid financial volatility.
  • Policy decisions will increasingly hinge on the actions of the US Fed and geopolitical dynamics.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

6 August 2024 LatAm Monitor Chile's poor economic performance in Q2 bolsters case for rate cuts

  • Weak economic activity in Chile signals a need for further interest rate cuts, despite headwinds.
  • Confidence declines sharply, reflecting ongoing economic uncertainty and higher electricity tariffs.
  • Peru maintains benign inflation, allowing the BCRP to consider future rate cuts.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

5 August 2024 LatAm Monitor BanRep cuts rates, BCCh holds: monetary policy diverging in Andes

  • Colombia’s BanRep cut rates by 50bp amid a modest economic recovery and further inflation risks.
  • Chile’s BCCh was more cautious, keeping rates steady amid uncertainty driven by electricity tariffs.
  • BanRep has signaled further rate cuts, contrasting with BCCh’s more data-dependent approach.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

PM Datanote: Monetary policy meeting, Brazil, July, 2024

  • In one line: A cautious hold, prioritizing inflation control amid persistent challenges.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

PM Datanote: Monetary policy meeting, Colombia, July, 2024

  • In one line: BanRep maintains steady 50bp rate cuts despite board divide.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

2 August 2024 LatAm Monitor Divergent monetary policies highlight complex landscape

  • Brazil, Colombia, and Chile’s central banks diverge in their monetary policy decisions, but caution prevails.
  • BCB maintains Selic rate at 10.50%, emphasizing vigilance given inflation pressures and fiscal risk.
  • BanRep cuts rate to 10.75%, Chile holds at 5.75% amid mixed economic signals and inflation threats.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

PM Datanote: Advance GDP, Mexico, Q2, 2024

  • In one line: Resilient but slowing, amid domestic and external challenges.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

July 2024 - Latin America Chartbook

LATAM ECONOMIES SHOWING RESILIENCE...

  • ...AMID POLICY CHALLENGES AND GLOBAL UNCERTAINTY

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

31 July 2024 LatAm Monitor Slowing gears in Mexico, and the road ahead is an uphill climb

  • Mexico’s economic growth slowed in H1; nearshoring and public spending saved the day.
  • Economic activity is facing challenges amid high political uncertainty and elevated interest rates.
  • Weak external conditions and policy risk add to the difficult environment over the coming quarters.

Andrés Abadía (Chief LatAm Economist)Latin America

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