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July 10, 2026

The Point for Latin America

Weekly UpdateEquitiesRates CreditEnergyFinancials

This report provides a weekly update on Latin American markets, covering company-specific performance in insurance and airlines, industry updates on Brazilian oil taxes and bank loans, and economic outlooks for Mexico.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Brazilian government is considering reducing the INSS payroll-loan interest-rate cap, which would likely be passed through directly to borrowers.
  • 2.The export tax on oil in Brazil is temporarily maintained at 12% for another 60 days, negatively impacting oil coverage including PRIO, BRAV3, and PBR.
  • 3.Mexico headline inflation in the second half of June saw a downside surprise, reinforcing the high bar for Banxico to consider a rate hike.

Table of Contents

  • Top Call
  • Company
  • Industry
  • Strategy & Economics
  • Global
  • Key Rating and Target Price Changes

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Authors

Gustavo SchrodenArnon Shirazi, CFABrian Flores, CFA

Securities

SMFT3.SALTM

Themes

Inflation DynamicsRegulatory Intervention

Regions

Latin AmericaBrazilMexico