Stories for February 10th 2008

Sunday, February 10th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
US dollar continues free fall against Latam currencies

With the exception of Venezuela and Argentina that have government administered exchange rates, in the rest of the main Latinamerican money markets the depreciation of the US dollar continues with no end in the short term according to the latest data.
Sunday, February 10th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Cristina ready to travel and patch up relations with USA

Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is preparing for an agenda of international meetings, both at home and overseas, with the purpose of fulfilling her electoral promise that global relations will be paramount for her administration, reports the Buenos Aires press.
Sunday, February 10th 2008 - 20:00 UTC
Brazil's industrial output in 2007 second best of decade

Industrial output in Brazil grew last year at its fastest pace since 2004, jumping 6% boosted by domestic demand according to official data. The surge in industrial activity was broad, driven by a sharp increase in the availability of credit allowing Brazilian consumers to buy more cars and home appliances.

US dollar continues free fall against Latam currencies