Brazil
Argentina, Brazil software policies have mixed record
Strong sectoral growth has yet to expand significantly in higher value-added segments
ArgentinaBrazil Central Bank will opt for rate cut prudence
Cuts in the benchmark rate will continue but may not boost demand
BrazilBrazil cabinet changes will not add credibility
Corruption concerns will persist, while Social Democratic options for 2018 appear to be narrowing
BrazilState debt relief bill returns to Brazil's Congress
The debt moratorium will aid states in financial calamity, but at a cost of unpopular austerity
BrazilMonetary easing may quicken in Brazil this year
Falling inflation will allow for faster rate cuts, but growth will take time to respond
BrazilLula, far right gain from Temer travails in Brazil
Disapproval of the government could bolster support for both the left and the right next year
BrazilConsumer gloom will limit retail recovery in Brazil
Depressed demand may encourage rate cuts, but a rapid retail uptick is unlikely
BrazilBrazil 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
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