Brazil
Latin American leaders aim for regional Zika plan
The brunt of the crisis has fallen on Brazil, but health infrastructure weaknesses will make it hard to halt the spread
Latin AmericaPetrobras cost-cutting will hit confidence in Brazil
The political and economic fallout from the Petrobras scandal is still expanding, adding to the broader crisis
BrazilBrazil is critical corporate debt risk in region
The likelihood of further Brazil downgrades will affect already vulnerable corporates, despite bright spots elsewhere
Latin AmericaBank lending will not attract debt-takers in Brazil
Attempting to boost lending from state banks will not bolster growth, as consumers and businesses remain wary
BrazilMalaise will ease current account deficit in Brazil
Despite the negative reasons behind the improvement, the lower deficit may aid investor confidence
BrazilPolicy tweaks will have modest impact in Brazil
The balance between austerity and pro-growth policies will be difficult to strike
BrazilStable Selic may prompt policy concerns in Brazil
Despite high inflation, the dour macroeconomic climate leaves little room for new rate rises at present
BrazilBrazil will sustain Latin American recession this year
Despite the impact of China's slowdown, Brazil's growth worries are largely of domestic origin
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