Tue May 17, 2011 15:57 GMT |
The impact of rapid real appreciation on Brazil’s export competitiveness will remain a key political and economic policy issue for the foreseeable future. Robust economic growth and huge fiscal stimulus injections in Latin America’s largest economy continue to fuel higher inflation, leading to higher interest rates and attracting real-boosting capital inflows due to a widening… [Read more]
Tags: Brazil, commodity dependency, currency strength, export competitiveness, industrial policy, Manufacturing, real
Posted in: Brazil, Currencies, General, Latin America
Tue Aug 17, 2010 17:25 GMT |
Massive capital inflows across South America raise the spectre that authorities throughout the region are about to impose capital controls. Support for exporters appears to be the main reason for such intervention, but fears over a rapid withdrawal of ‘hot money’ in the event of another ‘double-dip’ also appear to be a factor. Risk Watchdog… [Read more]
Tags: Brazil, Capital Controls, central banks, Chile, Colombia, Equities, export competitiveness, Fixed Income, FX, FX Intervention, Latin America, monetary policy, Peru, Trade
Posted in: Latin America