Latin Focus Economic Briefings Archive 2001

Latin America Economic Briefings Archive, 2001
December 2001
Argentina	Confidence Shock Prompts Steps Towards Dollarization
Brazil	Entering Recession but Argentina-Induced Confidence Shock Easing
Chile	Outlook Subdued Despite Copper Price Recovery
Colombia	Economic Activity Declining but Credit Setting Improves
Mexico	Economy Deteriorates Further Driven by Sharp Adjustments in Manufacturing
Peru	Peruvian Economy Recovers from Recession but Is Close to Deflation
Venezuela	Oil Slows Economy as Political Tension Mounts
Latin America	Latin American Growth Forecast Lowered Again Amid More Pessimistic Outlook

November 2001
Argentina	Spectre of default looming
Brazil	Economic Activity Grinding to a Halt
Chile	Economic recovery clouded due to global softening
Colombia	Economic Slowdown Persists and Government Seeks to Ease Fiscal Reins
Mexico	Economy Dwindles into Recession Amid Faltering US Economy
Peru	Inauguration of Mine Lifts Peruvian Economy from Recession
Venezuela	Government Banking on Non-oil Sector and Government Led Expansion
Latin America	Latin American Forecast Lowered Amid More Pessimistic Global Outlook

October 2001
Argentina	US Effect Overshadowed by Domestic Concerns
Brazil	Economic Outlook Deteriorates Notably
Chile	Economy Affected by Attacks Via Global Trade and Commodity Prices
Colombia	Export Sector to Deteriorate
Mexico	Mexico Most Affected Economy in Latin America
Peru	Recessionary Economy Only Moderately Affected by Attacks
Venezuela	US Slowdown to Affect Oil Exports
Latin America	IMF Pessimism Overshadowed Even Further by US Attacks

September 2001
Argentina	Government Garners Further IMF Support
Brazil	Energy Rationing Brings Economy to Virtual Standstill
Chile	Central Bank Intervenes in Foreign Exchange Market
Colombia	Growth Below Expectations
Mexico	Growth Down Further As Domestic Economy Also Slows
Peru	Deflationary Bout as Economy Continues Mired in Recession
Venezuela	Oil Brings Down Pace of Recovery as Currency Weakens
Latin America	Bad News from the World’s Largest Economies

August 2001
Argentina	Confidence Tumbles and Government Goes to IMF Again
Brazil	IMF Bolsters Coffers in Face of Argentina Contagion
Chile	Argentina Crisis Taking Toll
Colombia	Government Revises Growth Forecasts Downward
Mexico	Rates at Record Lows as Central Bank Eases
Peru	Toledo Inaugurated Amid Ailing Economy
Venezuela	Central Bank Introduces Capital Controls
Latin America	Further Cutbacks in Growth Forecasts

July 2001
Argentina	Government Moves on Convertibility Changes
Brazil	Argentina and Energy Concerns Cloud Prospects
Chile	Central Bank Loosens Monetary Policy Amid Economic Softening
Colombia	Deceleration in the Making
Mexico	Inflationary Expectations Below CB Target as Economy Cools Off
Peru	Economy in Recession -- Toledo the Saviour?
Venezuela	Economy Going Well but Likely Moderation in the Making
Latin America	Growth Outlook Deteriorating

June 2001
Argentina	Government Successfully Executes Major Bond Swap
Brazil	Energy Concerns Overshadow Growth
Chile	High Unemployment Hampers Consumption Recovery
Colombia	Growth Data Disappoints
Mexico	Central Bank Loosens Policy Amid Favourable Inflation Environment
Peru	Toledo Wins Presidency and Faces Dwindling Economy
Venezuela	Growth Slowing as Oil Prices Decline
Latin America	Record Cutbacks to Regional Growth Outlook

May 2001
Argentina	Cavallo Moving Full Steam Ahead
Brazil	External Environment Looms Large
Chile	Government Aims to Counter Slowdown
Colombia	Economy Proceeding Well
Mexico	Government Cuts Spending as Slowdown Erodes Revenues
Peru	Rising Uncertainty Ahead of Elections
Venezuela	Chávez Wants More Emergency Powers
Latin America	IMF Optimistic for Latin America Despite Global Slowdown

April 2001
Argentina	Cavallo Back at the Helm
Brazil	Central Bank Raises Inflation Forecast
Chile	Waiting for Reforms
Colombia	Government Receives IMF Endorsement Pledging Further Reforms
Mexico	Reforms Sent to Congress
Peru	Toledo Leads, Garcia the Comeback Kid
Venezuela	Growth Accelerates but Oil Looms
Latin America	US Deceleration Affects Regional Outlook

March 2001
Argentina	Confidence Inducing Cabinet Reshuffle
Brazil	Growth Chugging Along
Chile	Central Bank Counters Pessimism
Colombia	Economic Growth but Consumer Hesitance
Mexico	Adjusting to a Slower U.S. Economy
Peru	Campaigns Heating Up
Venezuela	Bickering Over Interest Rates
Latin America	US Slowdown and Latin America

February 2001
Argentina	Mild Recovery This Year
Brazil	Trade Balance Deterioration Raises Concerns
Chile	Lower Demand Outlook Prompts Monetary Easing
Colombia	Economy on Good Track for this Year
Mexico	U.S. Slowdown Spilling Over
Peru	Lingering Uncertainty Sends Economy in Downspin
Venezuela	Oil Prices Continue Boosting Recovery
Latin America	Eyeing the US but Recovery in Sight

January 2001
Argentina	Growth Remains Absent
Brazil	Interest Rates Drop
Chile	Positive Prospects for 2001
Colombia	Inflation at 30-Year Low
Mexico	Central Bank Faces Challenge in 2001
Peru	Political Uncertainty Suffocates Economy
Venezuela	Monitoring Oil Prices
Latin America	US Downturn to Impact Latin America


Latin American Economic Briefings Archive, 2002
Latin American Economic Briefings Archive, 2000

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