Economy

Thursday, June 8th 2023 - 10:55 UTC
Fitch upgrades Uruguay's rating

Thanks to Uruguay's ”solid fiscal performance that allowed it to absorb the shock of the Covid-19 pandemic, added to the track record of compliance with the fiscal framework, which has improved its credibility, increased resilience to economic shocks and reduced the risk of a potential increase in the stock of public debt.
Thursday, June 8th 2023 - 08:59 UTC
UK's CBI survives, but many questions remain and members holding out

The powerful lobby Confederation of British Industry, CBI has won a key confidence vote over its future after members overwhelmingly backed the lobby group following a series of scandals.
Wednesday, June 7th 2023 - 10:12 UTC
World Bank releases contrasting projections for Brazil and Argentina

The World Bank foresees a 1.2% growth this year for the Brazilian economy and a 2% contraction for that of Argentina, it was reported Tuesday.
Wednesday, June 7th 2023 - 10:07 UTC
Plan to fight indebtedness launched in Brazil

The Desenrola plan, a scheme devised by the Government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to help people pay their debts, will be accompanied by a financial education program, said Finance Minister Fernando Haddad Tuesday upon elaborating alongside Queen Maxima of The Netherlands on the project launched the day before, Agencia Brasil reported.
Wednesday, June 7th 2023 - 10:07 UTC
Banco Itaú working its way out of Argentina

Banco Itaú is planning to close its operations in Argentina and is already in negotiations with Banco Macro S.A. for a buy-over, it was reported in Buenos Aires Tuesday.
Wednesday, June 7th 2023 - 10:00 UTC
Uruguay meat exports five months year-on-year down 25%

Uruguay’s revenue from meat exports dropped 25% year-on-year, some US$ 350 million less, according to data released this week by the National Meat Institute (INAC). In the first five months of 2023, US$ 1.055 billion worth of bovine meat was exported, clearly below the US$ 1.408 billion obtained in the same period of 2022.
Tuesday, June 6th 2023 - 10:39 UTC
World Bank economic prospects for Latin America and the Caribbean: projected growth 1,5% in 2023

In 2022, growth slowed in major Latin American economies due to weaker external demand and monetary tightening. Argentina and Brazil experienced a contraction in the fourth quarter of 2022, while other economies saw softer growth.
Tuesday, June 6th 2023 - 10:32 UTC
Falklands: with an inflation index of 6,1%, salaries increase in budget of 3%, trigger long debate

It briefly appeared the Falkland Islands Budget process was going to be delayed this year when MLA Leona Roberts supported by MLA Mark Pollard asked for “elements” of the 2023 Budget to be taken back to Budget Select Committee for further public consultation and engagement.
Tuesday, June 6th 2023 - 10:25 UTC
Falklands' 35 students in UK had allowances revised to face cost of living crisis

In the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly this week MLA Leona Roberts responded to a question from MLA Gavin Short on the subject of whether Falklands students were facing financial difficulties while studying overseas and what steps FIG was taking to mitigate this if it was true.
Tuesday, June 6th 2023 - 10:09 UTC
Vehicle production grows in Argentina

Argentina's Association of Automotive Manufacturers (Adefa) announced Monday that output reached 53,282 units in May, (14.8% more than in the same month of 2022), while exports grew by over 13% in the same period.