Latin America’s economies are hoping 2017 will be a year of recovery from weak commodity prices, declining exports, as well as a fall in consumption and investment by public and private sectors. The economic recovery will be fragile given global political and economic uncertainties, in......
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) aims to increase trade and deepen economic ties between participating nations by reducing tariffs and regulatory red tape, as well as creating free trade zones, thereby boosting member nation economic growth. The agreement would set new terms for trade and business......
Mexico’s economy experienced its first quarterly decline in three years, posting a modest contraction of 0.2% in the second quarter of 2016. Economic performance was impacted by falling oil prices, government budget cuts, and a decline in output at state oil company Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex).......
