Colombian Currency’s Wider Swings Fuels Intervention Bets

The biggest swings in four years for Colombia’s peso are fueling speculation that the nation’s central bank will follow the steps of Mexico and Peru in taking measures to ease volatility in the currency.

Petrobras Among Brazil Borrowers Most at Risk as Real Sinks

Petroleo Brasileiro SA, the state-controlled oil producer with $55 billion of overseas bonds, is among the Brazilian companies most at risk of seeing leverage ratios swell as the real posts the world’s biggest currency losses.

Brazil Analysts Boost 2016 Benchmark Rate Call for Second Week

Brazil analysts raised their 2016 forecast for the benchmark Selic rate as the central bank vows to slow inflation to target by the end of next year.

Mexico central bankers see weak growth, little inflation risk-minutes

MEXICO CITY, June 18 (Reuters) - Most of Mexico's central bankers think that economic growth remains sluggish and see no signs a weak peso has fueled inflation, suggesting they could hold interest rates steady in the coming months.

Brazil retail sales drop unexpectedly in April

SAO PAULO, June 16 (Reuters) - Retail sales in Brazil defied expectations of a rebound in April and fell for the third straight month as unemployment and inflation rose and consumer confidence languished near its lowest level in at least a decade.

Brazilian Real’s Volatility Declines as Petrobras Concern Eases

The Brazilian real’s swings between gains and losses eased this week as Petroleo Brasileiro SA’s return to overseas capital markets with a $2.5 billion sale of 100-year notes added to speculation that the worst is over for the state-controlled oil company.

Colombia Holds Key Rate at 4.5% as Inflation Surge Continues

Colombia kept borrowing costs unchanged for a ninth straight month after the central bank trimmed its growth forecast and inflation accelerated to the fastest pace since 2009.

Chile and Peru Keep Rates at Their Lowest Level in Four Years

Chile and Peru kept borrowing costs unchanged as high inflation and currency pressure prevent their policy makers from doing more to support growth.

Brazil Real Leads Gains as Fed Outlook Overshadows Levy Setback

Brazil’s real led global currency gains as speculation the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates low overshadowed a setback in Finance Minister Joaquim Levy’s efforts to cut spending.

Latin America to Canada Bet on Good-Neighbor Policy From Fed

Central bankers from Canada to Colombia are betting the U.S. Federal Reserve will prove a good neighbor to their economies and financial markets when it raises interest rates for the first time since 2006.

Mexico cenbank eyes weak growth, rates likely on hold-minutes

MEXICO CITY, April 9 (Reuters) - Most of Mexico's central bankers are eyeing slack in the economy that could keep them from quickly raising interest rates and only one policymaker is calling to raise borrowing costs ahead of the United States.

Brazil’s Real Leads World Advances on Levy Appointment Optimism

Brazil’s real led gains among global major currencies on speculation that President Dilma Rousseff will appoint a finance minister capable of restoring growth to Latin America’s largest economy.

Brazil Real Drops to One-Week Low as Rousseff Mulls Appointments

Brazil’s real fell to a one-week low amid concern that President Dilma Rousseff’s economic team will struggle to revive growth during her second term.

Here’s Only Economist Who Thinks Mexico Will Lower Rates

Marco Oviedo, Barclays Plc’s 39-year-old chief economist for Mexico, is a little taken aback that he’s the only analyst predicting the country will reduce interest rates this week.

Brazil’s Real Leads Global Currency Gains as Neves Ahead in Poll

Brazil’s real led global currency gains after a poll showed candidate Aecio Neves ahead of President Dilma Rousseff, reviving speculation that a new government will restore economic growth.

Brazil’s Real Rises on Wagers Debate Performance Will Buoy Neves

Brazil’s real advanced for the first time in four days on speculation opposition candidate Aecio Neves’s performance in a presidential debate yesterday will give him momentum as the election runoff approaches.

Colombia Holds Key Rate at 4.5% and Slows Dollar Purchases

Colombia’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged and slowed its dollar purchase program after economic growth eased and the peso weakened to a six-month low.

Argentina Says It’s No Venezuela as Price Cap Law Debated

A price fixing law under debate in Argentina’s Congress will be used sparingly to protect consumers and won’t track similar legislation in Venezuela that has led to widespread shortages, the nation’s commerce secretary said.

Colombia Lifts Key Rate to 4.5% as GDP Seen at Full Capacity

Colombia’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate for a fifth straight month, saying the increase would keep the economy growing at a sustainable pace and inflation (COCPIYOY) on target.

Colombia’s Currency Advances Most on Week Among Emerging Markets

Colombia’s peso posted the biggest gain this week among emerging markets on rising inflows as policy makers increase interest rates and growth in the Andean economy accelerates.