... modest surplus of the current account is expected in 2025 – around $33 billion (down from $38 billion previously), and for the trade balance – $104 billion (down from $111 billion previously). The deterioration is attributed to the revision of oil prices ... ... households) may rise by 8–13% annually, while mortgages could grow by 10–15% per year by 2028. The return of rates to single digits will make loans more accessible, stimulating consumer and investment activity. In the medium term, the revival of lending ...

... the previous quarter (and by 16% year-over-year). An unexpected leader in the region has been Mexico, which for the first time since 2012 surpassed Brazil in capital raised. Mexican startups secured significant rounds in fintech and e-commerce: the digital bank Klar raised around $170 million, while the auto marketplace Kavak raised $127 million. These deals helped Mexico City take the lead in the region. For comparison, in Brazil, a large round of $120 million was secured by cleantech startup ...

... venture funds are becoming leading investors both in the domestic market and abroad. New "unicorns" are emerging in Southeast Asia: tech companies in e-commerce, fintech, and logistics are reaching valuations over $1 billion amid the booming digital economy and expanding user base. India and Indonesia are also experiencing a surge in venture activity: in recent weeks, several Indian and Indonesian startups have closed funding rounds worth tens and hundreds of millions of dollars, and several ...

... investments. In Southeast and South Asia, there is a surge in entrepreneurial activity: India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and other countries in the region are witnessing growth in late rounds and upcoming IPOs, reflecting the dynamics of their rapidly developing digital economies. Just in recent weeks, several Indian startups closed funding rounds in the tens and hundreds of millions of dollars, and a number of "unicorns" in the region have announced plans to go public. Africa is also seeing an unprecedented ...

... investments. In Southeast and South Asia, there is a surge in entrepreneurial activity: India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and other countries in the region are seeing growth in later rounds and upcoming IPOs, reflecting the dynamics of their rapidly developing digital economies. In just the past few weeks, several Indian startups have closed funding rounds worth tens and hundreds of millions of dollars, and a number of unicorns in the region have announced plans to become public companies. Africa is also witnessing ...