Economy

BMI View: As the government runs out of options on how to rein in inflation, increasing regulation will likely hurt the private sector more and contribute to further increases in... 2011-07-20

Colombia's Q111 balance of payments picture affirms our view that the current account deficit will continue to narrow through strong oil-led export performance. Meanwhile, surging capital... 2011-07-07

Despite uncertainty surrounding Peruvian president-elect Ollanta Humala's policy platform, the country's currency has made practically all of its gains since the sell-off following... 2011-07-06

Consumer price inflation continues to edge higher in Colombia, posting an increase of 3.23% y-o-y growth in June. Entertainment, food and housing components were the key drivers of... 2011-07-06

Bolivia's goods trade surplus increased by 13% y-o-y between January and May, to reach US$565mn. The value of exported fuels increased by 32% over this period, largely due to increases... 2011-07-05

Bolivia's goods trade surplus increased by 13% y-o-y between January and May, to reach US$565mn. The value of exported fuels increased by 32% over this period, largely due to increases... 2011-07-05

Investment into Colombia will continue to soar throughout 2011 and into 2012, further boosting economic growth . With a triple investment-grade rating, Colombia's foreign direct investment... 2011-07-05

In May 2011 Ecuador's international currency reserves were US$2.53bn, down from US$2.80bn in April. Moreover international reserves were down 27.6% year-on-year (y-o-y), in our view... 2011-07-04

Ecuador posted an impressive 8.6% year-on-year (y-o-y) real GDP growth in Q111, but we expect growth to moderate in coming quarters in line with our 2011 growth forecast of 4.9%. While... 2011-07-04

Oil exports will continue to drive Venezuela's current account surplus over the long term. However, we are growing increasingly concerned about the financial account deficit as the... 2011-07-01