Latin Focus Economic Briefings Archive

Latin America Economic Briefings Archive, 2008
December 2008
Argentina	Outlook For Next Year Darkens Further
Brazil	Economic Growth To Slow
Chile	Central Bank Lowers GDP Forecast
Colombia	Outlook Continues To Deteriorate
Mexico	Bordering Recession In 2009
Peru	Economy To Grow At Fastest Pace In The Region
Venezuela	Economy Slows In Third Quarter
Latin America	Regional Outlook Worsens Sharply

November 2008
Argentina	Government Announces Nationalisation Of Pension Funds
Brazil	Government Slashes Growth Forecast
Chile	Government Unveils New Stimulus Package
Colombia	Outlook Continues To Deteriorate
Mexico	Mexico Possibly Headed For Recession
Peru	Outlook For Next Year Deteriorates Further
Venezuela	Plummeting Oil Prices Biggest Risk To Economy
Latin America	Regional Outlook Deteriorates Sharply

October 2008
Argentina	Global Crisis To Weigh On Economy Next Year
Brazil	Economy To Slow Next Year
Chile	External Sector To Deteriorate Notably In 2009
Colombia	Economy To Be Hit Hard By Crisis
Mexico	Economy To Remain Sluggish Next Year
Peru	Outlook For Next Year Deteriorates Amid Global Downturn
Venezuela	Economy To Suffer From Falling Oil Prices
Latin America	Global Outlook Deteriorates Sharply

September 2008
Argentina	Standard & Poor’s Cuts Debt Rating
Brazil	Economic Outlook Stable
Chile	Central Bank Tightens Policy Again
Colombia	Government Lifts Capital Restrictions
Mexico	Central Bank Raises Interest Rates Again
Peru	Economy Expands At Fastest Pace Since 1995
Venezuela	Economy Grows Faster Than Expected
Latin America	Inflation Outlook Deteriorates Further

August 2008
Argentina	Farm Conflict Comes To An End
Brazil	Central Bank Raises Interest Rates
Chile	Central Bank Lifts Interest Rates To Nine-Year High
Colombia	Outlook Deteriorates
Mexico	Central Bank Tightens Monetary Policy Further
Peru	Central Bank Raises Interest Rates Again
Venezuela	Government To Acquire Third Largest Bank
Latin America	Inflation Outlook Continues to Deteriorate

July 2008
Argentina	Outlook Deteriorates Amid Lingering Farmers Strike
Brazil	Central Bank Tightens Reins
Chile	Inflation Approaching Double-Digit Levels
Colombia	Government Anti-Terrorist Forces Free Hostages
Mexico	Central Bank Hikes Interest Rates
Peru	Central Bank Unexpectedly Raises Interest Rates
Venezuela	Outlook Increasingly Sombre
Latin America	Outlook Optimistic Despite Global Slowdown

June 2008
Argentina	Farm Conflict Weighs On Consumer Confidence
Brazil	Fitch Grants Investment Grade
Chile	Lower Growth And Higher Inflation
Colombia	Country Increases Capital Control Requirements
Mexico	Mexico Continues To Weather The Storm
Peru	Peru Signs FTA’s With Singapore And Canada
Venezuela	Economy Grows Less Than Expected
Latin America	Outlook Solid Despite Global Slowdown

May 2008
Argentina	Farming Conflict Unresolved
Brazil	S&P Lifts Credit Rating To Investment Grade
Chile	Economic Growth Disappoints
Colombia	Central Bank Extends Capital Control Requirements
Mexico	Economy Resists U.S. Slowdown
Peru	Inflation To Double Central Bank’s Target
Venezuela	More Sectors To Be Nationalised
Latin America	Outlook Remains Stable Despite Global Slowdown

April 2008
Argentina	Massive Farmer Strike Jeopardises Commodity Exports
Brazil	Economic Growth To Slow
Chile	Outlook Continues To Deteriorate
Colombia	Economy To Moderate
Mexico	Economy Shows Resilience Despite Probable U.S. Recession
Peru	Fitch Lifts Credit Rating To Investment Grade
Venezuela	Unorthodox Policies Weigh On Outlook
Latin America	Outlook Stable Despite Deteriorating Prospects for the U.S.

March 2008
Argentina	Energy Shortages Looming As Winter Approaches
Brazil	Economic Outlook Stable
Chile	Inflation Reaches Twelve-Year High
Colombia	Political Tensions With Ecuador And Venezuela Ease
Mexico	Government Unveils Economic Plan To Combat Slowdown
Peru	Economy Grows At Fastest Pace In 13 Years
Venezuela	Economic Growth To Moderate Amid Sluggish Oil Output
Latin America	Outlook for Latin America Remains Stable

February 2008
Argentina	Economic Growth To Moderate
Brazil	Economic Outlook Continues To Improve
Chile	Economic Activity To Moderate
Colombia	Outlook begins to improve
Mexico	Growth Prospects Deteriorate
Peru	Strong Investment Supports Economic Growth
Venezuela	Inflation Continues To Soar
Latin America	Growth Prospects Stable Despite Softer Global Economy

January 2008
Argentina	Short-Term Outlook Stable
Brazil	Economy Likely To Remain Strong
Chile	Inflation Reaches Twelve-Year High In 2007
Colombia	Growth Continues Along Moderating Trend
Mexico	Economic Picture Unclear
Peru	Economy Grows At Fastest Pace In Twelve Years
Venezuela	Economic Growth To Moderate
Latin America	Regional Growth to Moderate amid Softer Global Economy




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