14 Oct 2024, 00:00 - 14 Oct 2025, 18:02
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The United States economy expanded at an annualized rate of 3.0% in the second quarter of 2024 —more than double the 1.4% GDP growth recorded in the first quarter and well above the economy’s long-term growth potential—, driven primarily by consumer spending. The resilience of consumer spending has been supported by receding inflation and a robust labour market. Inflation slowed to 2.5% in August 2024, the lowest level in more than three years. Employment has increased for 44 consecutive months, but the labour market is softening. The Federal Reserve announced an interest rate cut of 0.50% in …
8 Mayo 2024, 00:00 - 14 Oct 2025, 18:02
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Las grandes transformaciones que se requieren en los modelos de desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe para poder lograr sociedades más productivas, inclusivas y sostenibles, necesitan una ampliación del espacio fiscal para dar sostenibilidad a las finanzas públicas, reconocieron autoridades, expertos y académicos reunidos en el XXXVI Seminario Regional de Política Fiscal, que concluyó este miércoles 8 de mayo en la sede de la CEPAL en Santiago, Chile.
El reconocido foro regional -que durante 36 años ha convocado a autoridades, especialistas, sociedad civil y academia para dialogar sobre lo…
28 Mar 2024, 00:00 - 14 Oct 2025, 18:02
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Latin American and Caribbean bond issuance in international markets totalled US$ 76.4 billion in the first 10 months of 2023, rebounding from the low volumes recorded in 2022. This figure represented a 30% increase compared to the same period in 2022 and was 20% higher than the annual volume. Issuers that have been waiting for lower borrowing costs are gradually returning to the international market, as they anticipate the end to global interest rate hikes while accepting that rates may remain higher for longer.
The region issued US$ 23.2 billion in international green, social, sustainability …