This document delves into the dynamics of financial inclusion and the adoption of digital payment systems in Latin America, focusing on the role of financial education and positive beliefs about cash.
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The objective of this working paper was to examine the effect of climate uncertainty shocks on the distribution of economic growth rates across Latin American and Caribbean countries from 1970 to 2022. It provides novel indicators for volatility, asymmetry, and kurtosis shocks based on daily temperature data at the country level.
This blog post goes through our recent research, which explores how shifts in the US term spread influence these twin risks—default and depreciation—in five key Latin American markets: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Mexico.
To date, in 2024, the economy of Latin America has continued its macroeconomic adjustment process; the GDP growth is lower than that in 2023, which is accompanied by a decline in the current account deficit of the balance of payments and inflation
FLARblog | Climate Growth at Risk in the Global South: Evaluating the role of asymmetric effects in Latin America and the Caribbean In light of increasing climate uncertainty, it is crucial to understand its economic impacts. This blog post, based on our recent research, explores the asymmetric effects of climate-related shocks on economic growth in […]
Amundi launches Global Corporate SRI 1-5Y Highest Rated ETF with initial investment from the Latin American Reserve Fund
The 8th Joint Regional Financing Arrangements (RFAs) Research Seminar starts today May 16 in Luxembourg. The two-day hybrid seminar will examine the economic and financial risks associated with global fragmentation. This event is organised jointly by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO), the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), and Latin American Reserve Fund (FLAR).
The financial health of oil-producing entities is closely tied to oil prices. Historical data shows that the profits of leading international oil corporations have fluctuated in correlation with global oil price volatility.
The objective of this working paper was to analyze the relationship between oil price volatility and economic growth, taking into account the unique characteristics of the region, including both oil-producing and net oil-importing countries, and comparing it with other regions of the world.
New working paper in academic journal | U.S. Monetary Policy Shocks and Bank Lending in Latin America: Evidence of an International Bank Lending Channel