Brazil to export its successful PIX instant payment system to Colombia and Canada
In Brazil, the "original" PIX is on the verge of breaking the record of R$1 trillion (US$200 billion) in transactions...
September 12, 2022Topic
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Chile’s economy to grow between 1.75 and 2.25% this year, central bank estimates
Chile's economic growth will be between 1.75 and 2.25 percent in 2022, with the economy still several quarters below potential...
September 8, 2022
Brazil’s central bank warns against another rate hike
Brazil's central bank sent an aggressive message to investors Monday, reminding them that a final rate hike is still on...
September 6, 2022
’12-month inflation has peaked in Brazil and is starting to improve,’ says central bank president
Brazilian Central Bank (BC) President Roberto Campos Neto said that 12-month inflation has peaked in Brazil and is improving. However,...
September 6, 2022
Brazilian central bank sees signs of stabilization despite inflation
Brazilian Central Bank President Roberto Campos Neto described inflation in Brazil as "quite high," although he sees signs of stabilization.
August 16, 2022
Brazil has become the largest ecosystem for the exchange of data and financial services in the world
"Brazil will have the largest and best-connected Open Finance in the world," said Roberto Campos Neto, president of the Central...
August 16, 2022
Brazil’s central bank raises Selic prime rate to 13.75%
The Central Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) announced on Wednesday a 0.5 percentage point increase in the prime rate,
August 4, 2022
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, 2022
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