Economy

BMI View: Although we do not believe the external environment for Honduras is particularly strong at present, the central bank's foreign reserve levels have continued to head higher... 2011-07-06

BMI View: Headline consumer price inflation in Guatemala reached 6.4% y-o-y in May this year, a significant increase from the 5.8% rate registered the previous month. However, this... 2011-07-06

BMI View: Urban consumer price inflation in Panama reached 6.4% y-o-y in May 2011, the fastest pace of growth since 2008, an indication that the economy could be showing signs of... 2011-07-06

The recent rally in the Guatemalan quetzal is testing our bearish outlook for the currency, but we are not yet convinced that this is anything more than seasonal appreciation. January... 2011-07-06

Inflation has been moderating throughout Q211, staying within the central bank's range of 5% +/-1%, coming in at 4.8% y-o-y in May. While food price spikes have been pushing up inflation... 2011-07-06

Consumer price inflation in Nicaragua accelerated significantly in May 2011 to 8.29% year-on-year (y-o-y), from 7.11% y-o-y in April. This development could pose problems for Nicaraguan... 2011-07-05

As Panama's current account deficit widens over coming years, the financial account will remain key to the country's external accounts stability. The volatility of shorter-term portfolio... 2011-06-16

While Honduras' current account is set to remain firmly in deficit over our 10-year forecast period, we are becoming more optimistic about the outlook for its capital and financial... 2011-06-15

BMI View: El Salvador's balance of payments position will continue to remain weak as the current account deficit persists and the financial account is threatened by shortages in... 2011-06-15

Inflation in Nicaragua accelerated in April as consumer prices rose by 7.1% y-o-y, up from 6.7% in March.