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Economic focus: Latin America economic climate improving
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Report summary
GDP growth in Latin America is set to contract for the second straight year. But economic sentiment is improving, and we expect a return to growth in 2017. That growth is likely to be weak, unless financially-stretched governments can find a way to stimulate their economies. Does the manufacturing sector offer a good opportunity?
Table of contents
- South America: over the worst?
- Economic indicators
Tables and charts
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Annual GDP growthEconomic focus: Latin America economic climate improving: Image 2Economic focus: Latin America economic climate improving: Image 3
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Economic focus: Latin America economic climate improving: Image 4Unit labour costs, indexed to 2005USA Purchasing Managers' IndicesEurozone Purchasing Managers' IndicesJapan Purchasing Managers' IndicesChina Purchasing Managers' IndicesIndustrial productionIndustrial productionConsumer Sentiment Index (3-month moving avg.)
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