Brazil economy faces steepest contraction since 1981
Mar 03, 2016 12:55 pm UTC| Commentary Economy
Todays data confirmed that Brazil is facing its worst economic crisis in at least three decades, however this time around its not just economic but the country is facing political uncertainty as well. A corruption scandal...
BCB likely to start easing policy by August 2016
Mar 03, 2016 05:49 am UTC| Commentary Central Banks
The Central Bank of Brazil decided to keep the interest rate on hold. It reiterated the rational of its previous communiqué, which is that the Copom took the decision after assessing the macroeconomic situation,...
Upbeat Brazil trade balance does not alleviate currency pressures
Mar 02, 2016 15:28 pm UTC| Commentary
Brazils Feb trade balance surprised on the upside, registering a surplus of $3.0bn, the largest for the month in the historical series. Year-to-date, the trade balance has accumulated a surplus of $4.0bn, compared with a...
Brazil’s trade balance improves in February but fails to ease currency pressures
Mar 02, 2016 05:16 am UTC| Commentary
Brazils trade balance for February surprised on the upside, posting a surplus of $3.0bn, the biggest for the month in the historical series. Trade balance on a year-to-date basis recorded a surplus of $4.0bn, as compared...
South Korea’s industrial production likely dropped in January on weak exports
Mar 01, 2016 12:45 pm UTC| Commentary
South Koreas industrial production in January is expected to have dropped after a recovery recorded in December. Several market participants have already forecast that the industrial output will witness considerable...
BCB likely to keep rates unchanged but upside risks of tightening remain
Mar 01, 2016 12:42 pm UTC| Commentary Central Banks
Projecting the Central Bank of Brazils action continues to be very challenging due to the deep stagflation scenario. There are arguments on both the front regarding if the central bank will resume the cycle of tightening...
Mar 01, 2016 08:13 am UTC| Commentary Economy
Brazils confidence indices for February gives mixed signals amongst relevant sectors. However, it is certain that early bottoming signs are far from signifying a trend of recovery. On the supply side, several indices...
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