Chile central bank to cut growth forecast, raise inflation view

(Reuters) - Chile's central bank is expected to cut its official 2014 growth projection and upwardly revise the inflation forecast on Monday following months of persistent economic weakness and with inflation hovering above a five-year high.

Moody's could cut Brazil rating outlook if economy disappoints

SAO PAULO, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Moody's Investors Service could cut Brazil's rating outlook later this year if the economy disappoints in the first half of 2014, Mauro Leos, the firm's senior credit analyst for Brazil, said on Monday.

Mexico’s Peso Leads Weekly Gains in Latin America on Energy Bill

Mexico’s peso advanced, heading for the biggest weekly gain in Latin America, as lawmakers from the country’s two largest political parties signaled they are almost finished drafting a bill to overhaul the energy industry.

Chile Says Cuts Are Possible as Peru Keeps Key Rate Unchanged

Chile and Peru kept their key interest rates unchanged yesterday as the Andean neighbors weigh whether new stimulus measures are needed to stave off an economic deceleration.

Brazil Central Bank Economic Activity Index Down 0.52% in Feb Versus Jan

SAO PAULO--Brazil's economic activity dropped in February, increasing expectations Latin America's largest economy will post tepid activity in the first quarter of this year.

Brazil Central Bank Chief Says Rates Will Go Up If Needed

BRASILIA--Brazil's economic recovery remains on track, but the central bank is monitoring its data and is ready to act if inflation gets out of hand, the head of the country's central bank said during a Senate hearing Tuesday.

Brazil Central Bank Says Economy Grew 1.35% in 2012

SAO PAULO--Brazil's central bank Wednesday said the economy expanded at a slightly slower pace in December, rounding out a full year of meager economic growth.