世界銀行は、2014年のラテンアメリカの経済成長は減速すると予想。Peru,Colombia,Chili,Boliviaなどの資源輸出国は、資源価格の低迷と、資金調達の困難さで、経済成長の減速を強いられると予想。
FMI PERSPECTIVAS
Marcadas diferencias regionales en una Latinoamérica que pierde empuje
EFE Economía Washington 8 ABR 2014 - 22:16 CET
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IMF OUTLOOK
Marked regional differences in Latin America that loses steam
EFE Washington Economics 8 ABR 2014 - 22:16 CET
Lower prices of raw materials , the less favorable conditions in financial markets and bottlenecks in some supply chains will slow growth in Latin America progresses at different rates .
This was stated today by the International Monetary Fund ( IMF) in its biannual Global Economic Prospects report , four tenths reducing the growth forecast for the region for 2014 to 2.5 %.
The Fund also cut the growth forecast for 2015, which is 3% , less than three tenths ahead a few months ago .
The report predicts that the recovery in advanced economies have a positive impact on trade in Latin America.
It states , however, that this impact will be diminished by a less favorable financial conditions , bottlenecks in the supply chains of some countries and lower commodity prices .
" The outlook for commodity exporting countries in Latin America are somewhat uncertain because of the possibility of a slowdown in China ," he said at a press conference today Gian Maria Milesi -Ferretti , IMF deputy director of research .
He insisted , however , that the growth prospects for commodity exporting countries such as Peru, Colombia , Chile and Bolivia "are still quite strong ."
"Overall the outlook is good ," said Milesi -Ferretti , who stressed that the challenge will lie in the ability of countries to quickly adjust to impacts associated with possible falling commodity .
Recommended, in that sense, " to strengthen the treasury " and consider the exchange absorb the potential impact of lower commodity prices .
IMF sees strong global economy but warns of emerging and low inflation . The chief economist of the International Monetary Fund ( IMF) , Olivier Blanchard ( 3i ) , appear at a news conference presenting the IMF report " Global Economic Prospects " in the agency's headquarters in Washington DC , United States. / EFEMoreover , the Fund today said the weakness in investment and export drive less as the major obstacles in the region in 2013.
The report notes that most currencies and debt and equity markets in Latin America and the Caribbean are trading at levels below those of twelve months, reflecting a more adverse external environment and review of the medium-term outlook ago.
The Fund emphasized its report " considerable differences " in the region .
He mentions the case of Mexico , it will rebound to 3% this year and 3.5% next after weak growth of 1.1% in 2013. The future growth prospects are favorable to the ongoing economic reforms , especially in the energy and telecommunications sectors , says the IMF.
Brazil , by contrast , advance slowly, with anticipated growth of 1.8% in 2014 and 2.7% in 2015.
Problems in the supply chain , especially in infrastructure, and weak private demand reflects the less competition and lower business confidence in Brazil , and are among the top drags on the economy, according to the IMF .
Different things are in Colombia and Peru , where the expansion is expected to continue " at a rather quick pace " , with growth expected this year of 4.5% and 5.5 % respectively.
About Chile , the Fund predicts "moderation" , with a projected growth of 3.6 % in 2014 and 4.1% in 2015.
The most marked slowdowns will occur in Argentina and Venezuela , where " large uncertainties " exist. The IMF predicts that Argentina will grow this year by 0.5% and 1% the next, compared to 4.3 % in 2013 . In Venezuela , contains a half-point contraction in 2014 and 1% in 2015 , compared to 1% growth in 2013.
The report highlights the outflow of capital and high inflation in both countries, and draws attention to the disparity between official exchange rates and market prices.
Furthermore, " the measures taken to manage internal and external imbalances , including price controls, exchange rates and trade, are hurting even more confidence and economic activity " in Argentina and Venezuela .
Bolivia , meanwhile, will continue to grow above potential in 2014 with a rise of 5.1 % forecast for this year and 5 % next year , compared with 6.8 % in 2013.
Central will remain unchanged and the economy will expand at a rate of 4% this year and next , and the Caribbean will do at a rate of 3.3% in 2014 and 2015.
Growth also rebounded in Paraguay in 2013 , with growth of 13% , thanks to the recovery of the agricultural sector following a severe drought . However, this year the Fund expects growth of 4.8 % and 4.5% next .
Overall, the IMF warning of the risk of rising rates faster than expected in U.S. and the danger of a further fall in prices of raw materials .
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