China Turning To US To Meet Soybean Demand
Brazil is still forecast to reap a record 133 million metric tons of soybeans this season, and overall world demand…
Higher Investments, Softer Growth To Hinder Latin America’s Telecom’s Sector
The Latin American telecommunications industry is changing to negative, from stable, “as companies will need to resume investments in 2021…
Brazil Has Become The World’s Top Soybean Producer
Throughout the 20th century, the United States was the largest global exporter of most grains and oilseeds, including corn, wheat, and…
Latin America & Brazil: The Week Ahead
Mexico reports June trade Monday. Second-quarter GDP will be reported Thursday, which is expected to contract -21.2 percent y/y vs.…
Brazil Flashes World’s Most Expensive Smile
While the US ranks as the world’s largest dental market, the country which truly outspends the rest of the world…
Despite Market Optimism Around Bolsonaro, Brazil Fundamentals Telling A Different Story
The market euphoria in Brazil since the election last fall of right-wing populist President Jair Bolsonaro does not mask the…
Emerging Markets: What To Watch This Week
Mexico Banco de Mexico (Banixco) meets Thursday and is expected to hike rates 25 basis points to 8.25 percent. Mexico‘s…
Bolsonaro’s Ambitious Agenda For Brazil
New President Likely To Benefit From Stronger Growth Jair Bolsonaro has handily beaten his more leftist opponent, sending shockwaves to…
Emerging Markets: What To Watch This Week
South Africa reports September money and credit data Monday. Both are expected to slow from August. Third quarter unemployment will be…
EM Contagion Risks Rising Ahead Of Brazil Election
The leading presidential candidate in Latin America’s largest economy finds himself in a awkward place for a political revival: the…
Emerging Market Debt: Brace For Volatility And Opportunity
Summer is just beginning, but emerging-market (EM) bonds and currencies have been on a roller-coaster ride for months now. In…
Brazil Holds Rates Steady Ahead Of Election Season Kickoff
While it may still be a bit too early to determine the outcome of Brazil’s scheduled fall election, recent scandals…
