The PC market hits Microsoft (MSFT) hard because the company generates the majority of its revenue from it. And it just fell to its lowest level since 2007.
The Brazilian economy (EWZ) (BRZU) has faced a series of problems such as lower economic growth, higher inflation, political uncertainty, and higher unemployment.
According to a report by Markit Economics, the final Brazil manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) rose to 50.9 in August 2017 as compared to 50 in July.
Colombia (GXG) signed a deal with the Mercosur trade bloc on July 21, 2017, to allow the import of limited quantities of certain products without a tariff in the Colombian market.
Previously in this series, we’ve looked at China’s July steel and aluminum exports. In this final part of the series, we’ll look at Chinese copper imports.
Global (ACWI) recovery in 2017 has helped labor market conditions to improve across OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) nations.
Chile’s economy is highly dependent on copper mining activities. The recent long strike at BHP Billiton’s Escondida copper mine continues to impact Chile.
Colombia, an important Latin American (ILF) economy, is currently facing sluggish growth due to a decline in commodity prices (DBC) and political instability.
Argentina’s (FM) consumer confidence saw a huge drop in June 2017, as Argentinians are highly unsatisfied with the austerity measures President Macri’s government has adopted.
Buying activity in Brazil has experienced its strongest growth in the last three years, and the rate of job cuts remained at its lowest point over the last couple of years.
The Mexican economy expanded 0.6% in 1Q17, beating market expectations. Exports and private spending have continued to support growth in Mexico this year.
The social and economic crisis in Venezuela has resulted in food and medicine shortages, a crippled economy, record high inflation, and falling oil prices.
Economic activity in Brazil (EWZ) has been slow as it tries to emerge from its deep recession in 2016. But consumer and business confidence is improving.
Brazil (EWZ) is expected to see a reversal of the downward trend in its economic growth in 2017, mostly with the help of rising commodity prices and improvements in exports.
In October, China imported 290,000 metric tons of unwrought copper and copper products—a yearly fall of more than 31%. Imports have fallen for seven months.
China isn’t self-sufficient when it comes to its copper needs. While copper mining is concentrated in Latin America, more than half of the world’s copper is consumed in Asia.
Brazil’s performance in the 2016 Rio Olympics and worldwide speculation about a Fed rate hike might have a role to play in the country’s stock market performance in fiscal 2016.
The recent surge in soybean prices can coincide with the expectation of a strong El Niño effect, damaging the soya crops. In 1998 and 2010, the El Niño effect led to a surge in soybean (SOYB) prices.
The IMF cut its global economic growth forecasts, according to the latest IMF World Economic Output Update dated July 19. The cut in forecasts was expected.
China isn’t self-sufficient when it comes to raw materials. When it comes to copper imports, it’s the largest importer of copper ores, anodes, and refined copper.
In many Latin American (ILF) (ECH) countries, higher growth and development have been accompanied by loss of competitiveness and a decline in productivity.
Changing demographics in Latin America are driving innovations. Young people, which account for 25% of the total population, are more likely to accept innovation.
The central bank of Colombia increased interest rates on June 22, 2016, by 25 basis points to 7.5%, which was in line with expectations. This was its tenth consecutive hike in benchmark rates.
Brazil (EWZ) (BRZU) is a favorite emerging market (EEM) (VWO) (EDC) for Mark Mobius. According to Mobius, there are tremendous opportunities in Brazil.
Several LatAm–focused funds have posted high double-digit returns in 2016. Those invested in Brazilian stocks have outperformed those focused on Mexico.
In the current situation, when the question arises about investment in emerging markets (EEM) (EDC), investors tend to think about the Chinese economy.
The head of Latin America economics research at Goldman Sachs (GS), has clearly outlined the factors responsible for the economic recession in Brazil (EWZ).
Latin American currencies were trading on a higher note on April 29 due to negative growth in the US Dollar Index and a dovish stance by Fed policymakers.
SAP stated that the lack of political and economic stability in Latin America (ILF) contributed to its “slower than anticipated” performance in fiscal 1Q16.
Latin America, especially Brazil, weighed heavily on IBM’s fiscal 1Q16 results. The Americas and EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) failed to report any growth in fiscal 1Q16.
The iShares MSCI Brazil Capped ETF (EWZ) is the most frequently traded ETF that invests in Brazilian equities. The fund’s total returns for 1Q16 stood at 28%.
In an email interview with Bloomberg, Mohamed El-Erian said, “Brazil has an enormous potential, absolutely enormous. What is missing is the political context that enables sustained policy implementation.
Earnings growth in Argentina remains unmatched compared to its peers. Over the past two years, we’ve seen its forward earnings per share rise by over 50%.
