Chile’s Growth Beats Forecasts After Vergara Calls for Calm

Chile’s economy expanded more than analysts expected in July, while wages grew at the fastest in five years, sparking the biggest rally in the peso since May.

Chile Keeps Rates on Hold as Prices Rise Fastest in Five Years

Chile’s central bank kept borrowing costs unchanged for the second straight month as the inflation rate reached a five-year high and economic growth a near five-year low.

Mexico to trump Japan as No. 2 car exporter to US

CELAYA, Mexico (AP) — Mexico is on track to become the United States' No. 1 source of imported cars by the end of next year, overtaking Japan and Canada in a manufacturing boom that's turning the auto industry into a bigger source of dollars than money sent home by migrants.

Mexico Peso Implied Volatility Increases on Fed Stimulus Concern

Mexican peso implied volatility rose to a two-week high as an acceleration in U.S. manufacturing stoked concern the Federal Reserve will cut a stimulus program that has buoyed the Latin American country’s securities.

Mexico GDP Rose More Than Forecast Amid Rate Reductions

Mexico’s gross domestic product expanded more than analysts forecast in the third quarter as manufacturing rebounded, supporting the central bank’s view that the economy can recover without additional interest-rate cuts.

Mexico’s Peso Drops as Weaker Global Data Damps Export Outlook

Mexico’s peso fell the most in a week after a report that showed China’s economy grew less than forecast added to concern that global expansion is slowing, damping the Latin American country’s export outlook.

Argentina's July Leading Index Up 0.3% on Month; Down 15.7% on Year

BUENOS AIRES--Argentina's economic activity rose on the month in July but is still down on the year, according to a survey of leading indicators published by Torcuato Di Tella University, or UTDT.