Latin Focus Economic Briefings Archive 2003

Latin America Economic Briefings Archive, 2003
December 2003
Argentina	Debt Negotiation Uncertainty Overshadows Economy
Brazil	Central Bank Continues Monetary Policy Easing to Stimulate Economy
Chile	Robust Growth Ahead Amid Global Rebound
Colombia	Economy Rebounds but Legislative Resistance to Reforms Looms
Mexico	Economy Slumps Besides Record Growth in the U.S.
Peru	Robust Growth to Continue Next Year
Venezuela	Economic Activity Remains in Doldrums Amid Continued Political Uncertainty
Latin America	Higher Growth in U.S. and Japan Provide Year-end Boost

November 2003
Argentina	Economy on Robust but Moderating Growth Trajectory
Brazil	Government Seeks New IMF Agreement
Chile	Economy Gets a Lift from Global Rebound
Colombia	Referendum Issues Approved but Low Voter Turnout Nullified Elections
Mexico	Recovery in Sight as U.S. Manufacturing is Rebounding But Shadows Remain
Peru	Unchanged Outlook as Economy Develops Along as Expected
Venezuela	Referendum On Track As Election Authorities Set Time Line
Latin America	Global Economy Developing at Robust Pace

October 2003
Argentina	Government and IMF Reach Agreement
Brazil	Economic Doldrums Prompt Outlook Revision
Chile	Waiting for a Global Rebounds
Colombia	Impending National Referendume Promises Fiscal Relief
Mexico	Lagging Behind
Peru	Economy Adjusts to More Moderate Output Growth
Venezuela	Oil Price and Production Could Boost Activity
Latin America	Year-end Rebound Fuelling Optimism for Global Economy

September 2003
Argentina	IMF Agreement Crucial for Sustainable Recovery
Brazil	Subdued Domestic Demand Reduces Economic Activity
Chile	Adapting to More Moderate Growth Patterns
Colombia	Economic Activity Slowing Amid Domestic Doldrums
Mexico	Still Disappointing But Outlook Stabilising
Peru	Economic Growth Receding from Past Exuberance
Venezuela	Scope of Recession Easing but Growth Not Yet in Sight
Latin America	Increasing Optimism for Global Economy

August 2003
Argentina	Economic Rebound Continues Unimpeded
Brazil	Improved Inflationary Setting Prompts Monetary Easing
Chile	Between Slump and Recovery
Colombia	Decelerating Inflation Keeps Interest Rates Low
Mexico	No Recovery Possible Without Rebound in Demand from the U.S.
Peru	Toledo Reshuffles Again to Stem Erosion in Popular Support
Venezuela	Lack of Progress on Political Front Shrouds Economic Outlook Further
Latin America	Global Economy Close to Recession

July 2003
Argentina	Economy on Strong Growth Path
Brazil	Inflation Moderation Prompts Monetary Easing
Chile	Government Adjusts Public Spending to Meet Deficit Target
Colombia	Investment Drives Economic Rebound but Shadows over Export Sector
Mexico	Deteriorating Outlook Despite Monetary Policy Stimulus
Peru	Toledo Reshuffles Cabinet as Popular Support Plummets
Venezuela	Government Mulling Dual Exchange Rate
Latin America	Meaningful Recovery Unlikely This Year

June 2003
Argentina	Kirchner Assumes Presidency with Weak Mandate
Brazil	Domestic Economy Slumping Amid High Interest Rates and Deteriorating Real Incomes
Chile	Outlook Improving Slowly Amid Favourable Developments in Domestic Economy
Colombia	Low Interest Rates Bolster Domestic Demand and Oil Boosts Export Sector
Mexico	Economy Seen More Pessimistically But Silver Lining on Horizon
Peru	Social Unrest Despite Buoyant Economy
Venezuela	Recovery of Oil Production Key for Recovery
Latin America	Chance of Recovery in 2003 Dim

May 2003
Argentina	Peronists Win First Round of Presidential Elections
Brazil	Stronger Currency May Ease Inflationary Pressures
Chile	Outlook Subdued Despite Favourable Developments in the Economy
Colombia	Clouds over Export Sector as Domestic Demand Falters
Mexico	Economy Battered by Weak U.S. Economy and Lower Oil Price
Peru	Buoyant Economy amid Rising Domestic Demand
Venezuela	Currency and Price Controls Deepen Economic Recession
Latin America	SARS Replaces Iraq War as Main Cause for Subdued Global Outlook

April 2003
Argentina	Economy on Rebound As Election Unlikely to Alter Trajectory
Brazil	Tighter Monetary Policy May Stall Economic Rebound
Chile	Economy Develops Favourably Despite Scandals
Colombia	Currency Deterioration Moderating But Prices On The Rise
Mexico	U.S. Economy And Tight Monetary Reins Overshadow Outlook
Peru	Buoyant Economy As Growth “Trickles Down”
Venezuela	Uncertainty Over Oil Production And Currency Controls Threaten Economy Further
Latin America	War Over But Concerns Over Global Economy Remain

March 2003
Argentina	Macroeconomic Fundamentals Improving but Outlook Clouded by Politics
Brazil	Economy Rebounding but Inflationary Pressures Mount
Chile	Sluggish Global Economy Weighing Down on this Year’s Outlook
Colombia	Major Oil Find Bolsters Government Confidence in Recovery but Inflation Looming
Mexico	War Concerns Cloud Outlook
Peru	Economy Remains in Regional Top Spot
Venezuela	Exchange And Capital Controls Likely To Further Undermine Economy
Latin America	War Concerns and Oil Price Spike Weigh on Global Outlook

February 2003
Argentina	Government Reaches Interim Agreement with IMF
Brazil	Currency and Inflation Concerns Prompt Further Monetary Tightening
Chile	Adjustment to Moderate Growth Expectations
Colombia	Economy Unlikely to Improve as Export Engine Wavers
Mexico	Central Bank Tightens Policy as Peso Weakening Accelerates
Peru	El Niño Clouds Less Overshadowing Than Expected
Venezuela	Nationwide Strike Draws to an End and Government Imposes Capital Controls
Latin America	Outlook for Global Growth Stabilises

January 2003
Argentina	Economy Remains in Deep Recession but Hopeful Signs Emerging
Brazil	Lula Assumes the Presidency amid Rising Inflation and Moderating Activity
Chile	Moderate Recovery This Year Despite New Free Trade Agreements
Colombia	Government Makes Progress on Economic Plan and Towards IMF Endorsement
Mexico	Outlook Limited by U.S. Economy and Monetary Tightening
Peru	Another Year with a Buoyant Economy Ahead
Venezuela	Nationwide Strike Stalls Ailing Economy Even More
Latin America	First Signs of Hope for the Global Economy on the Horizon



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