Peru
Fed move boosts tight Latin American monetary policy
Tighter monetary policy in 2016 is likely to worsen already doubtful prospects for economic bounceback
Latin AmericaCandidates promise continuity, not change in Peru
Potential presidents may seek to differentiate themselves via 'quick-fix' proposals, given their similar platforms
PeruPeru's 2016 budget will target education, El Nino
The priority given to infrastructure spending in poor regions may represent a pre-election strategy
PeruGlobal resource nationalism is set to soften
Low commodity prices have fed a wave of nationalistic, and often populist, measures
InternationalGlobal zinc oversupply will depress prices
Weaker growth in emerging countries clouds the outlook for zinc demand
InternationalPre-election spending may boost Peru deficit further
Macroeconomic figures are deteriorating, although by regional standards they remain relatively acceptable
PeruProspects for the Andean region in 2016
Political stability does not appear to be at serious risk, despite re-election issues and a modest economic outlook
Latin AmericaTensions rise over Peru-Chile land boundary dispute
Political machinations surrounding the small area in question will prompt tensions but will not derail economic ties
Chile
