Search results

Brazil banks foresee renewed lending growth this year

Location:

BRAZIL

The Brazilian financial system, which is still dominated by five state and private banks, saw slower loan growth and worsening asset quality in 2023 due to high inflation and…

Colombia’s economy faces sluggish growth in 2024

Location:

COLOMBIA

Expectations for 2024 suggest lower inflation than last year, but risks persist. The OECD forecasts moderate GDP growth, highlighting inflation and interest rate concerns. Minimum…

Greater policy support will boost China's economy

Location:

CHINA

Retail sales accelerated in annual terms, as consumption continues to lead economic expansion. However, investment slowed and exports fell back deeper into contraction. The…

Second-half economic recovery will be muted in Peru

Location:

PERU

Peru is already in technical recession, reflecting both adverse domestic and international conditions. Private investment, including in the all-important mining sector, has…

Honduras’s economic growth to come under pressure

Location:

HONDURAS

However, towards the end of 2022, economic activity started to moderate as that of trading partners such as the United States slowed, reducing demand for Honduran exports. The…

Cuban discontent will be muted despite economic woes

Location:

CUBA

At the same time, private businesses have been allowed to import as never before. New privately owned shops caters to those with hard currency, but for most people the economic…

Dominican monetary policies pave way for growth

Location:

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

The relative sluggishness is due partly to the delayed impacts of financial tightening and reduced global demand. While domestic demand has been the primary engine of growth, the…

OECD recommendations will not be met in Peru

Location:

PERU

OECD membership is seen as key to locking in the liberalising economic policies adopted in varying degrees since the 1990s, and improving the investment climate. Private…

Economic woes will dampen investor confidence in Laos

Location:

LAOS

Issues such as soaring inflation, currency depreciation and debt repayment problems are having a major impact on the economy. The World Bank estimates that GDP grew by 3.7% in…

Oil boom will bring emerging risks in Guyana

Location:

GUYANA

During previous commodity booms, involving sugar, the Guyanese economy saw GDP growth accelerated for 1-2 years before slowing as sugar prices reverted to their long-term trend…