The recent annual report of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), "Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean 2026. Growth and productivity in a context of high informality: limitations and challenges to boost productive formalization in the region," indicates…
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Argentina produces 33 % more crude oil under Javier Milei’s administration
Argentina is currently in a strong position in the oil production arena, with a daily increase of 32.6 % since 2023, when Javier Milei assumed the presidency.
"In addition to the slowdown in inflation and the reduction of poverty, there is…
Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) coordinates strategies with national banks to control inflation and…
During a meeting between the Central Bank of Venezuela and representatives of public and private banks, key issues for the country's economy were discussed, including monitoring monetary liquidity, inflation, and exchange rate control.…
The Central Bank of Venezuela reported an inflation rate of 13.8 % in June
The Central Bank of Venezuela revealed that during the month of June, the National Consumer Price Index (INPC) reached 13.8 %. It also highlighted that the accumulated inflation rate for the first half of 2026 was 129.82 %.
“The result for…
The use of stablecoins for everyday payments is growing in Latin America
The use of stablecoins in everyday payments in Latin America continues to increase. Digital currencies are a response to factors such as inflation, monetary weakness, financial volatility and difficult access to dollars.
In various LA…
The Fed unanimously decided to keep rates in the 3.50 %–3.75 % range
The US Federal Reserve decided on June 17 to maintain interest rates at 3.50%–3.75%. The decision resulted from a unanimous vote by the FOMC.
According to the FOMC's statement, "productivity and capital investment remain strong, while job…
US inflation rises 4.2 % in May
The United States experienced its largest increase in year-over-year inflation in three years in May, reaching 4.2 %.
According to analysts, "this spike is in line with market expectations, which anticipated the continuation of an upward…
Venezuelan central bank projects single-digit inflation starting in May
The sustained slowdown in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Venezuela supports the recent statement by the president of the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV), Luis Pérez, regarding single-digit inflation starting in May.
The sustained…
Fed leaves rates unchanged
Last week, Jerome Powell chaired the Fed's final meeting, keeping rates between 3.5 % and 3.75 %, before being replaced by Kevin Warsh at the end of the month.
In an official statement, the Federal Reserve indicated that inflation in the…
New Fed chair to be announced in 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that he will announce the successor to Jerome Powell, current chairman of the Federal Reserve (Fed), in early 2026.
Trump stated that he had offered the position to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent,…
Fedecámaras to present its National Investment and Employment Plan in December
The president of Fedecámaras, Felipe Capozzolo, announced last week that they will present their “Plan to Boost Investment and Productive Employment in Venezuela” during the upcoming National Council meeting, to be held during the first…
Mexico’s annual inflation rate in September was 3.76 %
Inflation in Mexico showed a monthly variation of 0.23 % in September 2025. On the other hand, the annual rate was 3.76 %, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).
Regarding the National Consumer…