Latin America Economics Update Q3 slump strengthens the case for below-consensus growth The latest data point to an abrupt drop in activity in Latin America, only partly offset by strength in Mexico and Peru. While we don’t think this weakness will last, the carryover from a weak Q3 as... 28th October 2026 · 2 mins read
Latin America Chart Pack Latin America Chart Pack (October 2026) Growth in the region appears to have weakened sharply in Q3 and, if anything, the risks to our below-consensus forecasts may now lie to the downside. High inflation across the region limits the extent... 20th October 2026 · 1 min read
Latin America Economics Weekly Flávio in pole position The strong showing for Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round of Brazil’s presidential election has boosted Brazilian assets this week. Most of the good news now appears to be priced into the FX and... 9th October 2026 · 5 mins read
Latin America Economics Update Peru to hike, but tightening cycle to be relatively short Despite near-term headwinds from El Niño and tight fiscal policy, Peru’s economy is set to record robust growth of 2.8-3.0% in the next few years and outperform most other Latin American economies... 8th October 2026 · 3 mins read
Latin America Chart Pack Latin America Chart Pack (September 2026) Our Latin America Economics Chart Pack has been updated with the latest data and our analysis of recent developments. The recent soft batch of activity data across many parts of Latin America is... 29th September 2026 · 1 min read
Latin America Economic Outlook Stuck in the slow lane Tight fiscal stances, deteriorating terms of trade and weakening labour markets mean that Latin American economies will continue to struggle and we think regional growth will come in below 2% in the... 10th September 2026 · 21 mins read
Latin America Chart Pack Latin America Chart Pack (August 2026) Our Latin America Economics Chart Pack has been updated with the latest data and our analysis of recent developments. Growth in Latin America last quarter was a mixed bag, with Colombia the region’s... 26th August 2026 · 1 min read
Latin America Economics Weekly Regional rightward shift, Copom’s final rate cut? Keiko Fujimori's initial steps as Peru’s president point towards improved relations with the US and tighter fiscal policy, but whether she can achieve the latter will depend on her ability to build... 31st July 2026 · 6 mins read
Latin America Economics Update Lat Am FX outperformance unlikely to last Currencies in Latin American have fared better than those of other EMs over July, but we expect that outperformance to reverse, with currencies depreciating against the dollar over the next 12-18... 30th July 2026 · 3 mins read
Latin America Economics Update The macro implications of Lat Am’s shift to the right The political shift to the right in Latin America is likely to lead to a stronger geopolitical alignment with the US and economic policies that reduce country risk premia. Economic reforms may allow... 29th July 2026 · 5 mins read
Latin America Chart Pack Latin America Chart Pack (July 2026) Our Latin America Economics Chart Pack has been updated with the latest data and our analysis of recent developments. The region’s performance in Q2 was a mixed bag but lower commodity prices, tighter... 28th July 2026 · 1 min read
Latin America Economics Weekly Argentine joy, oil price jump, Brazil tariffs The US's announcement of a 25% Section 301 US import tariff on Brazil made a splash this week, but the macroeconomic effect is likely to limited. Meanwhile, the renewed rise in oil prices would - if... 17th July 2026 · 5 mins read
Latin America Economics Weekly Mixed news on inflation, Argentina’s debt repayment The larger-than-expected rise in inflation in the Andes in June is likely to pave the way for an interest rate hike in Peru while increasing the chances of Colombia’s central bank continuing its... 10th July 2026 · 5 mins read
Latin America Chart Pack Latin America Chart Pack (June 2026) Our Latin America Economics Chart Pack has been updated with the latest data and our analysis of recent developments. The US-Iran deal and fall in oil prices reduces the tailwind for the region’s... 24th June 2026 · 1 min read
Latin America Economic Outlook Diverging rate paths Latin America has been resilient to the energy shock but other headwinds are likely to hold back regional growth to around 2% over the coming years, making it the worst-performing EM region. The... 18th June 2026 · 21 mins read
Latin America Economics Weekly Fujimori edges ahead, CPI prints, Copom to hold It's looking increasingly likely that right-wing candidate Fujimori will secure Peru's presidency. She's likely to govern on a conservative, market-friendly platform, but her ability to push through... 12th June 2026 · 5 mins read