National protests put government on notice in Brazil

Rousseff will struggle to overcome popular disaffection, with no rapid relief on the economic front

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Ecuador unlikely to scrap dollarisation

Despite the attractions of returning to its own currency, the economic disruption it would cause is a major disincentive

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The next three months will first be dominated by campaigning for the June polls and then by arguments over the results

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Over-reliance on the extractive sectors and rising consumer debt suggest growth will not meet official expectations

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Despite downward revisions, the latest GDP data contain many bright spots, but Japan has a history of 'false starts'

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The region's political and economic outlook is arguably the most negative for some time, with no rapid fix likely

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Financial system is fragile and susceptible to shocks, with further Central Bank support for banks likely

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Tensions due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict have had a negative impact on economies in the region and will remain high

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Reduced oil revenues, subsidy reform, 'Islamic State' expansion and a possible Iran nuclear deal top the regional agenda

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The need to offset the exchange rate effects of monetary expansion may encourage renewed controls

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