Brazil

  • Feb 27, 2017
  • 7 min read

Argentina, Brazil software policies have mixed record

Strong sectoral growth has yet to expand significantly in higher value-added segments

Argentina
  • Feb 23, 2017
  • 2 min read

Brazil Central Bank will opt for rate cut prudence

Cuts in the benchmark rate will continue but may not boost demand

Brazil
  • Feb 23, 2017
  • 2 min read

Brazil cabinet changes will not add credibility

Corruption concerns will persist, while Social Democratic options for 2018 appear to be narrowing

Brazil
  • Feb 21, 2017
  • 2 min read

State debt relief bill returns to Brazil's Congress

The debt moratorium will aid states in financial calamity, but at a cost of unpopular austerity

Brazil
  • Feb 17, 2017
  • 7 min read

Monetary easing may quicken in Brazil this year

Falling inflation will allow for faster rate cuts, but growth will take time to respond

Brazil
  • Feb 16, 2017
  • 2 min read

Lula, far right gain from Temer travails in Brazil

Disapproval of the government could bolster support for both the left and the right next year

Brazil
  • Feb 15, 2017
  • 2 min read

Consumer gloom will limit retail recovery in Brazil

Depressed demand may encourage rate cuts, but a rapid retail uptick is unlikely

Brazil
  • Feb 14, 2017
  • 2 min read

Brazil stabilisation does not promise strong growth

The growth forecast for this year and next would not come close to offsetting the output lost in 2015 and 2016

Brazil