CentAm: An Oil And Remittances Story

February 2007 | Economic Analysis

BMI View: Global oil prices have fallen considerably since their peak in 2006, and this should prove beneficial to Central America's external accounts. Importantly, we think that while the regional trade deficit will remain massive, strong remittance inflows will continue to underpin the current account deficit.

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