IBOV 185,547.66 ▼ 0.51% IPSA 11,235.54 ▼ 0.77% IPC MEX 63,507.11 ▼ 1.11% MERVAL 3,028,871 ▼ 1.65% COLCAP 2,511.76 ▼ 2.16% BVL PERÚ 58,496.57 ▲ 0.80% USD/BRL5.15— 0.00% USD/MXN17.25▲ 0.59% USD/CLP954.20▼ 0.22% USD/COP3,135▲ 0.66% USD/PEN3.37▲ 0.50% USD/ARS1,512▲ 0.37% USD/UYU40.19▲ 2.94% USD/PYG5,905▲ 1.29% USD/BOB10.10▼ 13.67% USD/DOP58.80— 0.00% USD/CRC444.45▲ 1.84% USD/GTQ7.62▲ 2.98% USD/HNL26.85▲ 0.27% USD/NIO36.62▲ 0.29% USD/VES844.40▼ 0.13% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD6.73▲ 2.25% EUR/BRL5.91▼ 0.34% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73% IBOV 185,547.66 ▼ 0.51% IPSA 11,235.54 ▼ 0.77% IPC MEX 63,507.11 ▼ 1.11% MERVAL 3,028,871 ▼ 1.65% COLCAP 2,511.76 ▼ 2.16% BVL PERÚ 58,496.57 ▲ 0.80% USD/BRL 5.16 ▲ 0.01% USD/MXN 17.06 ▼ 0.24% USD/CLP 913.98 ▲ 0.04% USD/COP 3,140 ▲ 0.03% USD/PEN 3.36 ▼ 0.66% USD/ARS 1,493 ▲ 0.10% USD/UYU 40.27 ▲ 1.24% USD/PYG 5,939 ▲ 1.68% USD/BOB 11.64 ▼ 0.76% USD/DOP 58.34 ▲ 1.25% USD/CRC 445.92 ▲ 0.89% USD/GTQ 7.62 ▲ 2.21% USD/HNL 26.79 ▲ 1.57% USD/NIO 36.62 ▲ 0.69% USD/VES 762.44 ▼ 0.13% USD/PAB 1.00 — 0.00% USD/BZD 2.00 — 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD 6.70 ▲ 0.61% EUR/BRL 5.95 ▲ 1.01% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73%
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Paraguay’s Strategic Economic Reforms Earn Investment Grade Status

By · July 26, 2024 · 2 min read

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Moody’s recently upgraded Paraguay’s credit rating from Ba1 to Baa3, securing the country’s investment grade status.

It mirrors Paraguay’s economic resilience, strong governance, and a promising outlook for growth.

Paraguay’s enduring robust growth influenced the upgrade. Its improved shock resilience also played a key role.

Institutional reforms have substantially bolstered governance and the institutional framework.

Consequently, investor confidence in Paraguay should increase. The nation is committed to fiscal robustness and economic diversity.

It has begun issuing Guarani-denominated bonds internationally. This strategy lessens reliance on foreign currency debt and supports broader economic plans.

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The country’s fiscal strategies focus on economic diversification and infrastructure investment.

These initiatives form part of a strategic plan by multiple governments. They aim to stabilize and expand the economy while upholding fiscal discipline.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has endorsed these plans with considerable funding support.

Moreover, S&P Global Ratings improved Paraguay’s rating from BB to BB+. This upgrade reflects optimism about the country’s economic stability.

Paraguay’s Strategic Economic Reforms Earn Investment Grade Status

It is supported by an abundance of renewable energy and prudent fiscal policies. These policies strive to keep debt stable and drive sustainable growth.

These rating upgrades affirm Paraguay’s strategy to enhance its economic base and attract global investment.

The government’s continued issuance of both USD and local currency bonds emphasizes its commitment to ESG initiatives. This enhances its financial profile significantly.

Overall, these achievements not only spotlight Paraguay’s adept handling of economic and fiscal challenges but also mark it as a prime location for sophisticated investments.

This journey highlights the power of strong economic policies and their significant global impact.

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