Latin America
Colombia surprises markets and slows easing cycle
Quarter point cut a “strong message” of independence by central bank, analysts say
Brazil raises rates again amid fiscal woes
Central bank tightens policy by 100bp in unanimous decision as inflation continues to overshoot
FSB praises Brazil’s efforts to supervise investment funds
Review points to progress in limiting leverage but says regulatory body needs more staff
Central banks to maintain independence despite threats – panel
Top central bankers discuss Trump, AI and why they plan to ignore IMF on rate cuts
Central bankers share lessons on FX interventions
Officials highlight benefits of transparent operations, clear frameworks at Autumn Meetings
Argentina reduces policy rate for first time since May
Analyst says 500bp cut means country is unlikely to lift currency controls soon
Colombia cuts rates by 50bp in split decision
Recent constitutional reform bill could hurt fiscal sustainability, says central bank
Chile continues easing cycle with 25bp cut
Analyst says another reduction in December is “far from guaranteed”
Former LatAm governors propose new IMF liquidity tool
Emerging market fund would be aimed at stabilising bond markets during liquidity crises
Peru unexpectedly pauses easing cycle
Central bank expresses hawkishness, though policy rate still among lowest in Latin America
Uruguay again holds policy rate at 8.5%
Inflation stays within target, but central bank remains cautious as neighbours begin easing
Colombia cuts rates by 50bp in split decision
Uncertainty over fiscal budget prevents further easing, analysts say
Bank of Mexico cuts rates by 25bp amid slowing inflation
Doveish tone signals further easing to come, say analysts
Clearer guidelines needed for crisis co-operation – FSI report
BIS institute publishes findings from exercise simulating bank failure in Latin America
Central Bank of Brazil warns against lavish fiscal spending
Policy committee says unsustainable public debt would make it harder to control inflation
Paraguay holds rates at 6%
Central bank points to positive signs in domestic economy and external environment
Brazil raises policy rate by 25bp in unanimous decision
Central bank defies global easing cycle as domestic inflation remains above target
Peru cuts rates by 25bp for second successive month
Policy rates among lowest in Latin America amid cooling domestic inflation
Costa: communication was key during high inflation period
Chile’s central bank governor says explaining price rises to public brought new challenges
LatAm rate hikes consistent with pre-Covid strategy – BIS paper
Region’s central banks did not become more hawkish during pandemic, researchers argue
Brazil announces new themes for phase two of CBDC pilot
BCB selects private companies to test implementation of “smart contract” for drex currency