Nicaragua: Economic Projections for 2017Monday, January 9, 2017 The Central Bank estimates that GDP will grow between 4.5% and 5%, and inflation will be in the range of between 5.5% and 6.5%. From a statement issued by the Central Bank: Business Confidence Keeps RisingTuesday, September 3, 2019 After registering a 7% year-on-year increase in July, in August the Confidence in Economic Activity Index in Guatemala showed a 6% variation. According to the last report of the Banco de Guatemala, an inflationary rhythm of 4.51% is forecast for September and of 4.50% for October 2019. As to December 2019 and 2020, the Panel foresees an inflationary rhythm of 4.64% and 4.50%, in that order. Costa Rica: Economic Expectations for 2012Monday, January 2, 2012 Experts agree that 2012 will be a year of slight growth, low inflation and devaluation. The 30 economists consulted by the weekly publication El Financiero, forecast a GDP growth of around 3.3%, mainly driven by construction and trade sectors through domestic consumption. Interest rates will remain at levels similar to 2011, while the exchange rate could vary between 3 and 6%, reaching between 520 and 540 colones to the dollar at the end of 2012. Honduran Economy Expects to Grow to 3.7% in 2019Friday, March 29, 2019 By 2019, the country's Gross Domestic Product is expected to grow between 3.3% and 3.7%, compared to what was reported in 2018. The Honduran economy, measured through the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), registered a 3.7% growth in real terms in 2018, driven by the dynamism of consumption and investment of the private sector, as well as by external demand for domestic products, mainly goods for transformation (maquila), so it is expected that in 2019 the behavior will be similar, explains the Central Bank of Honduras (BCH). Guatemala's Economy to October 2011Monday, October 24, 2011 The Foundation for Development has released an Economic Bulletin for October 2011 reporting on key indicators of Guatemala’s economy. Regarding inflation, the report noted that: Prospects for Nicaragua's EconomyTuesday, August 12, 2014 The Central Bank has cut its growth forecast for GDP for the year to 4% - 4.5% and expects inflation to be between 6.55% and 7.5%, higher than initially expected. From the executive summary of the report "State of the Economy and Prospects, First Semester 2014": Business Confidence Keeps ImprovingFriday, November 30, 2018 In November, the Confidence Index of Economic Activity in Guatemala reported an 8% increase regarding the previous month, and regarding the same month in 2017 increased 5%. Banco de Guatemala informed that, in the last Economic Expectations Survey, an inflationary rhythm of 4.31% and 4.38% is forecast for November and December 2018, respectively, as well as 4.23% for January 2019. World Economic Outlook UpdateTuesday, January 26, 2010 The global recovery is off to a stronger start than anticipated earlier but is proceeding at different speeds in the various regions. A Policy-Driven, Multispeed Recovery World Economic Outlook UpdateTuesday, January 26, 2010 The global recovery is off to a stronger start than anticipated earlier but is proceeding at different speeds in the various regions. A Policy-Driven, Multispeed Recovery Business Confidence Not ReboundFriday, April 5, 2019 After in February 2019 the Confidence in Economic Activity Index in Guatemala reported a year-on-year decrease of 8%, in March the variation was of -6% regarding the same month of 2018. The report of the Banco de Guatemala reports that during March "... an inflationary rhythm of 4.34% is forecast for March and 4.37% for April and May 2019. For December 2019 and 2020, the Panel expects an inflationary rhythm of 4.35% and 4.41%, in that order. Business Confidence Remains Down in 2019Friday, March 8, 2019 After January 2019 the Confidence in Economic Activity Index in Guatemala reported a 3% y-o-y decrease, in February the variation was of -8% regarding the same month of 2018. The report of the Bank of Guatemala summarizes that during February "... An inflationary rhythm of 3.96% was forecast for February, 4.09% for March and 4.19% for April 2019. As to December 2019 and 2020, the Panel foresees an inflationary rhythm of 4.16% and 4.33%, in that order. In addition, for a horizon of 12 and 24 months (February 2020 and February 2021) the Panel forecast an inflationary rhythm of 4.23% and of 4.25%, respectively. Low Business Confidence at the Beginning of the YearThursday, February 7, 2019 After December 2018, the Confidence in Economic Activity Index in Guatemala reported an 8% year-on-year increase, in January the variation was -3% regarding the same month in 2017. The Bank of Guatemala Report summarizes that "... An inflationary rhythm of 3.34% is forecast for January, 3.47% for February and 3.56% for March 2019. Regarding December 2019 and 2020, the Panel foresees an inflationary rhythm of 3.95% and 4.19%, in that order. Strong Rebound in Business ConfidenceThursday, May 30, 2019 After in March 2019 the Confidence in Economic Activity Index in Guatemala dropped 6% in year-on-year terms, in May the increase was 14% regarding the same month in 2018. The report of the Banco de Guatemala reviews that "... the inflationary rhythm is forecast at 4.50% for May as well as June and 4.48% for July 2019. Regarding December 2019 and 2020, the Panel foresees an inflationary rhythm of 4.49% and 4.55%, in that order. Guatemala: Business Confidence CollapsesTuesday, May 12, 2020 After the Economic Activity Confidence Index reported a 19% drop in March 2020, in April the situation worsened with a -43% year-on-year variation, a drop that agrees with the advance of the health crisis in the country. In April 2020, the level of the Economic Activity Confidence Index stood at 32.64 points, 43.25% lower than that recorded in March 2020 (57.52 points) and fell by 26.83% compared to April 2019 (44.61 points), reported the Bank of Guatemala. Costa Rica Through Eyes of IMF in November 2014Tuesday, November 11, 2014 Although the product has remained steady in its level of potential, the country's economic prospects are not as promising due to the weakening of economic fundamentals. From a statement issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF): |
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