Latin Focus Economic Briefings Archive 2004

Latin America Economic Briefings Archive, 2004
December 2004
Argentina	Economy Keeps Up The Pace
Brazil	Economic Growth Accelerates but Tighter Monetary Policy Looms
Chile	Copper Recovers Growth Story
Colombia	Economy Experiences Abrupt Slowdown
Mexico	Slowdown Ahead Amid Tighter Monetary Policy
Peru	Camisea Gas Project Spurs Mining
Venezuela	Oil Sector Disappoints
Latin America	Slowdown Ahead for Global Economy

November 2004
Argentina	Economic Activity Defies Expected Slowdown
Brazil	Government Scores Victory in Nationwide Municipal Elections
Chile	Government Wins Municipal Elections
Colombia	Exports and Domestic Demand Remain Strong
Mexico	Rising Inflation Triggers Additional Monetary Tightening
Peru	Mining Emerges from Slump
Venezuela	Domestic Demand Recovery Adds to Buoyant Oil Sector
Latin America	Global Economic Growth to Slow in 2005 from Buoyant Expansion This Year

October 2004
Argentina	Economy Hums Along Amid Strong Domestic Demand
Brazil	Economic Recovery Broadening
Chile	Copper Sends the Economy to Old Highs
Colombia	Domestic Demand Complements External Sector Expansion
Mexico	Central Bank Continues to Tighten Policy
Peru	Fishing Overtakes Mining as Main Driver
Venezuela	Oil Prices Propel Economy Forward
Latin America	Global Economy Remains on Track for Rock-Solid Growth

September 2004
Argentina	IMF Agreement on Hold Until Debt Restructuring Concluded
Brazil	Economy Boosted by Rebound in Domestic Demand as Exports Skyrocket
Chile	External Sector Boosts Growth but High Unemployment Limits Domestic Economy
Colombia	Economic Activity Proceeds Long Healthy Growth Trajectory
Mexico	Economic Activity Gaining Speed Amid High Oil Prices and Strong Demand From the U.S.
Peru	Dent in Mining Prompts Slowdown but Prospects Solid
Venezuela	President Chávez Survives Recall Referendum
Latin America	Broad-based Growth Around the Globe

August 2004
Argentina	IMF Discussions Complicated by Government’s Lack of Progress
Brazil	Growth Accelerates Rapidly but Inflation Concerns Overshadow Sustainability
Chile	High Unemployment Overshadows Economic Growth
Colombia	Domestic Demand Robust but Export Growth Moderating
Mexico	Oil Prices and U.S. Growth Fuel Optimism Over Economy
Peru	Strong Mining Sector Buttresses Economic Growth
Venezuela	Referendum Nears but Change in Policy Unlikely
Latin America	Strong Growth Seizes Virtually All Economic Regions

July 2004
Argentina	Economic Growth is Beginning to Slow
Brazil	Looming Inflation Risks Threaten to Derail Recovery Looms
Chile	External Demand and Low Interest Rates Boost Economy
Colombia	Economic Growth Strong but Moderating
Mexico	Increased Optimism About Growth Prospects
Peru	Strong Mining Sector Buttresses Economic Growth
Venezuela	Economy Remains Poised for Strong Rebound but Political Woes Continue
Latin America	Optimism Seizes Virtually All Economic Regions

June 2004
Argentina	Government Improves Restructuring Offer Amid Healthy Economy
Brazil	Economic Activity Picks up but Uncertainty Over Strength of Recovery
Chile	Deflationary Bout Left Behind
Colombia	Economic Growth Moderates but Remains Healthy
Mexico	First Step in Recovery Taken
Peru	Mining Propels Economy
Venezuela	Oil Drives Economic Activity but Domestic Demand also Rebounds
Latin America	Global Outlook Rising Again amid Improved Prospects for Japan

May 2004
Argentina	Growth Remains Buoyant but Energy Deficit to Inhibit Potential for Another Banner Year
Brazil	Economy on Slow Recovery Path but Favourable Monetary Setting to Help
Chile	Record Trade Flows Drive Economy
Colombia	Growth Benefits from Increased Domestic Demand and Strong External Sector
Mexico	Uphill Battle on the Way to Recovery
Peru	Strong Mining Spurs Economic Growth
Venezuela	Economic Recovery Spreading as Domestic Demand Rebound Complements Oil Sector
Latin America	Increasing Optimism about Global Rebound Drawing to an End

April 2004
Argentina	Economic Recovery Proceeding Favourably but Energy Concerns Mount
Brazil	Momentum of Political Scandal Slows while Recovery Proceeding Gradually
Chile	Economy Propelled by Global Rebound and Buoyant Copper Prices
Colombia	Economy Set for Further Recovery
Mexico	External Sector Showing Signs of Recovery
Peru	Economy Set for Robust Growth
Venezuela	Growth Recovering but Political Stalemate Limits Potential Rebound
Latin America	Increasing Optimism about Global Rebound Drawing to an End

March 2004
Argentina	Debt Negotiations Overshadow Progress on Economic Policy
Brazil	Political Scandal Taints Government’s Corruption-Free Reputation
Chile	Global Rebound and Buoyant Copper Prices Drive Economy
Colombia	Economy on Healthy Expansion Path
Mexico	Outlook Begins to Improve
Peru	Toledo Reshuffles Cabinet to Stem Eroding Popularity
Venezuela	Political Volatility Set to Stay for the Time Being
Latin America	Increasing Optimism About Global Rebound

February 2004
Argentina	Economic Rebound to Endure but Moderating this Year
Brazil	Economy Improving but Inflation Concerns Voiced
Chile	Sun Shines Brightly over Economy
Colombia	Domestic Demand Resurfacing but Stronger Currency Raises Concerns
Mexico	Solid Recovery but US Export Bonanza Remains a Thing of the Past
Peru	Economy Remains on Track with Politics as Only Shadow
Venezuela	Lingering Political Stalemate Continues to Stifle Recovery
Latin America	United States Leads Way to Recovery

January 2004
Argentina	Economy Sustains Robust Pace but Deceleration Likely
Brazil	Improving Fundamentals
Chile	Rising Hopes Amid Global Rebound
Colombia	Low Interest Rates and Higher Exports Propel Economy
Mexico	Link to U.S. Economy Seems Lost
Peru	Economy will Experience yet Another Year of Solid Growth
Venezuela	Economy May Be Exiting Recession but Politics Overshadows
Latin America	Higher Growth in U.S. and Japan Provide Year-end Boost




Latin American Economic Briefings Archive, 2003
Latin American Economic Briefings Archive, 2002
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