Morgan Stanley sees emerging catalysts across Latin America

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:27:45 -0400

Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley said catalysts are starting to emerge across Latin America as global investor positioning in emerging markets remains low relative to recent history. Global investor positioning in emerging markets fell by about 21 basis points in May but appears to be recovering.

The bank said inflation volatility and debate over Federal Reserve policy direction keeps emerging markets in limbo. Morgan Stanley expects no rate hikes in 2026, contrary to market expectations.

In Brazil, Morgan Stanley said lower inflation and a slowing late-cycle economy could support lower interest rates. The bank maintains an overweight rating on Brazilian equities, noting that

Morgan Stanley sees emerging catalysts across Latin America

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:27:45 -0400

The bank said inflation volatility and debate over Federal Reserve policy direction keeps emerging markets in limbo. Morgan Stanley expects no rate hikes in 2026, contrary to market expectations.

In Brazil, Morgan Stanley said lower inflation and a slowing late-cycle economy could support lower interest rates. The bank maintains an overweight rating on Brazilian equities, noting that

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes coast of Chiapas, Mexico; Tsunami waves are possible

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:03:02 -0400

(Updated - July 17, 2026 11:03 AM EDT)

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck near the coast of Chiapas, Mexico, at 14:49 UTC on Friday, July 17, 2026, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a statement indicating that hazardous tsunami waves are possible for coasts located within 300 kilometers of the earthquake's epicenter, based on preliminary earthquake parameters.

Banxico adds bond-buying tool to backstop liquidity after rating cuts

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:17:15 -0400

Investing.com -- Mexico's central bank published new regulations on June 29, 2026, allowing it to purchase select local government securities to shore up money-market liquidity, a significant institutional step for Banxico that comes directly on the heels of a Moody's sovereign rating cut and an S&P outlook downgrade on Mexican debt.

Investors tracking Mexico's fixed-income exposure can follow the iShares MSCI Mexico ETF (NYSE:EWW), which is trading at $76.41, up 1.38% intraday on above-average volume of 1.82 million shares against a three-month average of 1.45 million, suggesting the market is reading the Banxico announcement as a net positive for Mexican assets.

Banxico adds bond-buying tool to backstop liquidity after rating cuts

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:17:15 -0400

Banxico adds bond-buying tool to backstop liquidity after rating cuts

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:17:15 -0400

Banxico adds bond-buying tool to backstop liquidity after rating cuts

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:17:15 -0400

Trump On Usmca: Not Looking To Renew It

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:56:57 -0400

Trump On Usmca: Not Looking To Renew It

Citi sees Brazil inflation above forecast, Mexico CPI surprises lower