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ARGENTINA: Inflation slows but recession will linger
Days before this announcement, the government asked Congress to approve a primary deficit of up to 96.65 billion reais (some 1.5% of GDP) for this year. The sharp deterioration in…
The economic damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will be less severe than in other parts of Latin America. It is nevertheless weighing on activity, with structural weaknesses…
ARGENTINA/LATIN AMERICA: FDI fall will delay recovery
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES263343
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Mining and quarrying activities (728%), construction (489%), hotels and restaurants (92%), transport and communications (29.8%) and trade (23.9%) were the main drivers of growth…
CHILE: New interest rate rise will not be the last
This is close to the ceiling of the target band of 2.25-5.25% set for this year. In response, the Central Bank last week raised its benchmark interest rate from a record low of…
The bill forecasts a fall in the primary deficit next year, mainly due to an expected drop in COVID-19-related welfare payments. The government also aims to boost public works to…
ARGENTINA: Improved offer may see near-term debt deal
Amid signs of mild economic recovery, the government is seeking to postpone debt payments to the IMF and Paris Club. Fiscal adjustment is already underway, but the government…