Economy

Friday, November 2nd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Argentina's incoming government pending issues on debt front

Argentina, Latin America's third largest economy is on track to grow more than 8% for the fifth straight year, rivaling Asian expansion rates. But there are some pending issues on the debt front.
Friday, November 2nd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Uruguay cattle supplies tight and beef exports down

Uruguay's meat exports in the first nine months of this year totaled 368.662 tons equivalent to 816 million US dollars, compared to 429.376 tons and 919 million US dollars in the same period a year ago, according to the latest release from the country's National Meat Institute of Uruguay (INAC).
Thursday, November 1st 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Mercosur fares poorly in global report on competitiveness

The United States tops the overall ranking in The Global Competitiveness Report 2007/2008. Switzerland is in second position followed by Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Finland and Singapore, respectively. The report is not encouraging for Mercosur members or Latinamerican leading economies.
Wednesday, October 31st 2007 - 20:00 UTC
UK pound and Euro reach new highs against US dollar

With a growing perception that US interests rates will be cut this week while UK interest rates will remain unchanged next week, the pound sterling hit its highest level against the US dollar in 26 years.
Wednesday, October 31st 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Fed cuts interest rate to 4.5% but admits risks to inflation

The United States Federal Reserve by a clear majority voted on Wednesday to cut US interest rates 25 basis points from 4.75% to 4.5%. The widely expected decision was taken to help revive the country's faltering housing and credit markets.
Wednesday, October 31st 2007 - 20:00 UTC
US subprime crisis hits Chilean wood molding industry

The subprime lending crisis in the United States recently forced Chile's Celulosa Arauco (CELCO), the forestry arm of the Angelini group, to close the La Araucana sawmill located in Los Álamos in Arauco province. The decision left 130 people unemployed.
Wednesday, October 31st 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Chile drops in most globalized countries ranking

Chile fell nine spots in the 2007 Globalization Index, compiled by Foreign Policy magazine and the management consulting firm AT Kearney. Additionally, Chile is no longer the most globalized Latin American country, as Panama and Costa Rica jumped to higher spots on the list
Wednesday, October 31st 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Argentina: record corn crop; mixed views on soybeans

Argentina's 2007/08 corn crop could surpass last season's record output by more than 10% but analysts had mixed views on soybeans' potential due to concerns about yields. The country produced 21.8 million tons of corn last season and a record 47.6 million tons of soybeans.
Tuesday, October 30th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Argentines expect 20% inflation in Cristina's first year

Argentines expect 20% inflation in the next year, double the official rate and consumer confidence has shed 21% after hitting an all-time high in January, according to a survey done this month by Torcuato Di Tella University.
Monday, October 29th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Transition to organic wool picks up in Australia, New Zealand

Australian wool broker Lanoc Wool has recently initiated a 'transition to organics' course with the help of TM Organics and a group of ten woolgrowers who collectively produce around 3000 bales per annum.