Emerging Markets Economics Update Default risks easing, but simmering fiscal problems in some EMs The incidence of sovereign debt distress has declined sharply across the EM world and is now back to pre-pandemic levels. But our EM Financial Risk Indicators suggest that several countries are still... 25th November 2025 · 3 mins read
Latin America Economics Weekly Chile shifts right, current account deficits, Banco Master The first round of Chile’s presidential election resulted in right-wing candidate José Antonio Kast becoming the clear front-runner in the second round due in December. Kast’s steps this week signal a... 21st November 2025 · 6 mins read
Latin America Chart Pack Latin America Chart Pack (Nov. 2025) Our Latin America Economics Chart Pack has been updated with the latest data and our analysis of recent developments. Aggregate Latin American growth slowed in Q3 and we doubt that there will be a... 20th November 2025 · 1 min read
Latin America Rapid Response Colombia GDP (Q3 2025) The stronger-than-expected 1.2% q/q expansion in Colombia’s GDP in Q3 reflects continued strength in domestic demand and adds to reasons to expect the central bank to hold off resuming its easing... 18th November 2025 · 2 mins read
Emerging Markets Economics Update Early current account warning signs in a few EMs Emerging economies’ external positions generally look strong. But current account deficits are starting to widen in a handful of countries in Latin America as well as in the Philippines and Poland... 17th November 2025 · 3 mins read
Latin America Economics Weekly Chile’s election, delayed cuts in Brazil and Colombia Chile's presidential race is entering the final straight, with the latest polls suggesting that the most likely outcome is a victory for left-wing candidate Jara in the first round, but a win for... 7th November 2025 · 5 mins read
Emerging Markets Financial Risk Monitor EM Financial Risk Monitor (Oct. 2025) EM financial markets have continued to perform well in the past quarter, with currencies holding firm against the US dollar and sovereign bond spreads narrowing in many places. This has been supported... 29th October 2025 · 1 min read
Latin America Chart Pack Latin America Chart Pack (Oct. 2025) Our Latin America Economics Chart Pack has been updated with the latest data and our analysis of recent developments. Latin American economies fared poorly in Q3 and we think that headwinds ranging... 28th October 2025 · 1 min read
Latin America Economics Weekly All eyes on Argentina’s election, Mexico’s weak economy Argentines head to the polls on Sunday in crucial mid-term elections that will determine the future of President Milei's stabilisation programme. A poor showing for his La Libertad Avanza party would... 24th October 2025 · 8 mins read
Latin America Economics Weekly BanRep hawks, Colombia-US rift intensifies The hawkish tone accompanying the Colombian central bank (BanRep)’s decision to keep its policy rate unchanged at 9.25% this week supports our view that there’s much less room for easing in Colombia... 3rd October 2025 · 5 mins read
Latin America Chart Pack Latin America Chart Pack (Sep. 2025) Our Latin America Economics Chart Pack has been updated with the latest data and our analysis of recent developments. Contrary to consensus expectations for growth to stabilise, we expect growth in... 29th September 2025 · 1 min read
Latin America Economics Weekly Colombia’s decertification, Brazil’s slowdown The Trump administration’s determination this week that Colombia had failed to meet its counter-narcotics obligations won’t have immediate economic implications, but it does make Colombia more... 19th September 2025 · 6 mins read
Emerging Markets Economics Chart Pack Emerging Markets Chart Pack (Sep. 2025) EM GDP growth generally held up well in H1 but we think it will soften over the second half of the year as US tariffs, tighter fiscal policy and slowing wage growth bite. The inflation outlook is... 17th September 2025 · 1 min read
Latin America Economics Focus Counting the cost of crime in Latin America Growing public concerns about high crime levels and the apparent success of El Salvador in reducing levels of violence are making law and order a key issue in Latin America’s busy electoral calendar... 16th September 2025 · 17 mins read
Latin America Economic Outlook Slowdown sets the stage for dovish surprises We expect growth in Latin America to slow next year – in contrast to the consensus and IMF view for growth to stabilise or even pick up in 2026. While the impact of US import tariffs will generally be... 10th September 2025 · 21 mins read
Latin America Chart Pack Latin America Chart Pack (Aug. 2025) Our Latin America Economics Chart Pack has been updated with the latest data and our analysis of recent developments. Activity in many parts of the region, and Brazil in particular, slowed in Q2... 26th August 2025 · 1 min read
