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Toronto – June17 th , 2010. Macroeconomic Prospects: Colombia in Focus. Oscar Sánchez Senior Economist, Latin America. Colombia in Context: Still Standing After Shock. How did they do it? Solid Fiscal Balances coming into the Crisis. %. Percent of GDP – end of period. Chile. Peru.
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Toronto – June17th, 2010 Macroeconomic Prospects: Colombia in Focus Oscar Sánchez Senior Economist, Latin America
How did they do it? Solid Fiscal Balances coming into the Crisis % Percent of GDP – end of period Chile Peru Colombia Mexico Brazil U.S.
Able to Retain Single Digit Inflation Rates Consumer Price Inflation y/y % change Brazil Chile Colombia Mexico Peru
Flexible Monetary Policies Supported Economic Activity in the Midst of the Crisis Brazil Colombia Mexico Peru Chile
Latin America in Context: Sound FX Reserves Position That even improved in 2009
Latin America in Context: Solid Public Debt Position Wide Maneuvering Room Prevails
Currency Performance after Credit Shock Chile, Colombia and Peru are High Flyers
Strong Equity Market Performance Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Peru lead, Mexico lags