Standardised coverage and timely analysis helping you to understa...
Standardised coverage and timely analysis helping you to understand the economic drivers, including GDP, external trade, consumption and leading indicators such as business and consumer confidence, underpinning consumer markets.
Argentina’s economy contracted in 2023, as a result of sluggish private spending, hyperinflation and high interest rates, leading to a rise in poverty. The country’s inflation rate surged, largely due to currency depreciation and the removal of price…
The report examines the economic landscape of Bolivia and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption. However global economic…
In 2023, Brazil’s GDP growth decelerated slightly, to 2.9%, but outperformed the Latin American average, driven by robust domestic demand. Furthermore, the country’s inflation rate fell to 4.6%, due to high interest rates and lower commodity prices.…
In 2023, Chile’s economy contracted by 0.3%, due to sluggish private spending, gross fixed capital formation (GFCF) and exports, despite a rise in public consumption. However, projections for 2024 are for GDP growth of 1.7%, driven by robust exports,…
Colombia’s GDP growth slowed to 1.3% in real terms in 2023, due to a decline in investment and exports, although private and public spending increased. Colombia’s trade sector experienced a downturn during the year, with both exports and imports…
The report examines the economic landscape of Costa Rica and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by exports, private consumption, government…
The report examines economic landscape of Dominican Republic and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade, investments and government finance. The economy in Dominican Republic expanded in real terms in 2022, driven by…
Ecuador’s GDP grew by 1.5% in real terms in 2023. Among positive developments, private and public spending increased, supporting economic activity in the country. However, the economy was hindered by sluggish gross fixed capital formation and…
The report examines the economic landscape of El Salvador and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption, government spending.…
The report examines the economic landscape of Guatemala and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption, government spending,…
The report examines the economic landscape of Honduras and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption, government spending.…
Despite an economic slowdown in 2023, Mexico’s economy outperformed the Latin American average, supported by relatively strong domestic demand and ongoing nearshoring investments. However, a further deceleration is anticipated in 2024, owing to a…
The report examines the economic landscape of Panama and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption, government spending,…
The report examines the economic landscape of Paraguay and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by exports, private consumption, government…
In 2022, Peru’s economy grew slower than the Latin American average due to the political turmoil and global challenges affecting trade. Private spending and gross fixed capital formation sustained the economy throughout the year. Consumer and…
The report examines the economic landscape of Uruguay and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption, government spending.…
The report examines the economic landscape of Venezuela and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption, government spending,…