LatinFocus Brazil Economic Briefings 2001 and 2000

Brazil Economic Briefings Archive
2008
December 2008
November 2008
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2007
December 2007
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2006
December 2006
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January 2006
2005
December 2005
November 2005
October 2005
September 2005
August 2005
July 2005
June 2005
May 2005
April 2005
March 2005
February 2005
January 2005
2004
December 2004	Economic Growth Accelerates but Tighter Monetary Policy Looms
November 2004	Government Scores Victory in Nationwide Municipal Elections
October 2004	Economic Recovery Broadening
September 2004	Economy Boosted by Rebound in Domestic Demand as Exports Skyrocket
August 2004	Growth Accelerates Rapidly but Inflation Concerns Overshadow Sustainability
July 2004	Looming Inflation Risks Threaten to Derail Recovery Looms
June 2004	Economic Activity Picks up but Uncertainty Over Strength of Recovery
May 2004	Economy on Slow Recovery Path but Favourable Monetary Setting to Help
April 2004	Momentum of Political Scandal Slows while Recovery Proceeding Gradually
March 2004	Political Scandal Taints Government’s Corruption-Free Reputation
February 2004	Economy Improving but Inflation Concerns Voiced
January 2004	Improving Fundamentals
2003
December 2003	Central Bank Continues Monetary Policy Easing to Stimulate Economy
November 2003	Government Seeks New IMF Agreement
October 2003	Economic Doldrums Prompt Outlook Revision
September 2003	Subdued Domestic Demand Reduces Economic Activity
August 2003	Improved Inflationary Setting Prompts Monetary Easing
July 2003	Inflation Moderation Prompts Monetary Easing
June 2003	Domestic Economy Slumping Amid High Interest Rates
May 2003	Stronger Currency May Ease Inflationary Pressures
April 2003	Tighter Monetary Policy May Stall Economic Rebound
March 2003	Economy Rebounding but Inflationary Pressures Mount
February 2003	Currency and Inflation Concerns Prompt Further Monetary Tightening
January 2003	Lula Assumes the Presidency amid Rising Inflation and Moderating Activity
2002
December 2002	Inflation Pressures Prompt Further Monetary Tightening
November 2002	Lula Victorious by Overwhelming Majority
October 2002	Lula Wins First Round But Must Go Into Second Round
September 2002	IMF Approves Loan Programme
August 2002	Confidence Bolstered by New IMF Accord
July 2002	Lula Prompts Confidence Crisis and Raises Debt Concerns
June 2002	Slow Growth in First Quarter May Prompt Rate Cuts
May 2002	Rebound of Economic Activity on the Horizon but Inflation Worries
April 2002	Economy Bottoming Out But Inflation Worries Persist
March 2002	Central Bank Eases Despite Looming Inflation Concerns
February 2002	Favourable Inflation Prospects Likely to Permit Monetary Easing
January 2002	Currency Skirts Contagion and Continues Recovery
2001
December 2001	Entering Recession but Argentina-Induced Confidence Shock Easing
November 2001	Economic Activity Grinding to a Halt
October 2001	Economic Outlook Deteriorates Notably
September 2001	Energy Rationing Brings Economy to Virtual Standstill
August 2001	IMF Bolsters Coffers in Face of Argentina Contagion
July 2001	Argentina and Energy Concerns Cloud Prospects
June 2001	Energy Concerns Overshadow Growth
May 2001	External Environment Looms Large
April 2001	Central Bank Raises Inflation Forecast
March 2001	Growth Chugging Along
February 2001	Trade Balance Deterioration Raises Concerns
January 2001	Interest Rates Drop
2000
December 2000	Positive Growth Trajectory Confirmed
November 2000	Growth Outlook Continues to Improve
October 2000	Growth Outlook Continues to Improve
September 2000	Steadily Shifting into Higher Gear
August 2000	Growth Rebounding Strongly
July 2000	Growth Prospects Promising
June 2000	Optimism Over Recovery Persists

Latin American Economic Briefings Archive, 2008
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Latin American Economic Briefings Archive, 2006
Latin American Economic Briefings Archive, 2005
Latin American Economic Briefings Archive, 2004
Latin American Economic Briefings Archive, 2003
Latin American Economic Briefings Archive, 2002
Latin American Economic Briefings Archive, 2001
Latin American Economic Briefings Archive, 2000

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