Analysis: Figures explain why Argentina is in economic trouble
A sizeable fiscal imbalance has led Argentina into a new economic crisis, with a sharp loss of purchasing power for...
August 3, 2022Topic
Central Bank
Brazilian central bank indicates that Selic rate will remain high for a longer period of time
The Central Bank (BC) said Tuesday that the key interest rate, the Selic, will remain in the "significantly contractionary" range...
June 21, 2022
Inflation: Brazil’s consumer price index IPCA up 1.06% in April, highest since 1996
The National Broad Consumer Price Index (IPCA), Brazil's main inflation index, closed in April with a change of 1.06%, according...
May 11, 2022
Brazil’s public debt level to rise by US$113 billion, with Selic at 13.25% -newspaper
The cost of Brazil's public debt is expected to increase by R$580.1 (US$113) billion in 12 months, with the prime...
May 11, 2022
Central bank estimates Brazilian inflation at 7.3% in 2022 -Copom minutes
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil's Central Bank (BC) estimates that inflation will be 7.3% at the end of 2022,...
May 10, 2022
Brazil’s gross debt falls to 79.2% in February -central bank
The country's gross debt - consisting of federal, INSS, state, and local governments - fell to 79.2% of GDP (gross...
May 2, 2022
Inflation in Chile rises 0.3% in February and 7.8% cumulatively in 12 months
Inflation in Chile registered a monthly increase of 0.3% in February, due to a rise in food and non-alcoholic beverages,...
March 8, 2022
Brazil’s Financial market raises forecast for Selic to 12.25% in 2022 -Focus
After the Brazilian central bank left the direction of the Selic open, the market raised the forecast for the key...
February 14, 2022
Brazil reduces debt to 80% in 2021 and records its lowest deficit since 2013
Latin America's largest economy tightened its belt in 2021 in an effort to mitigate the fiscal crisis it is experiencing,...
February 1, 2022