Latin America: Bright spots amid challenges

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Key Takeaways:Intraregional trading relationships developed to manage COVID supply chain challenges and geopolitical disruption are positioning African countries for growthRising interest rates make imports more expensive; efforts to reducing reliance on the euro and the US dollarRegional trade and currency unions spur more local producing and tradeIncreased digitalization offers access to financial infrastructure, and even more important: education for young and growing populationLiberalization in monetary policies as some tensions easeLeaning toward democracy; new leaders educated abroad returning to AfricaNew investment from corporates in the region  - taking a chance on the promise of growth  ------------------The opinions expressed on FX in Focus are those of the speakers only, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Corpay Inc. 

Key Takeaways:High dollar debt and increases in interest rates have slowed FDICultural cohesion amid different stages of development across the regionDigitalization changes everything: financial inclusion, innovation; education—particularly for the younger generationsRegional geography means climate issues are more strongly felt, spurring innovation in climate tech and other technologiesTech innovation is booming--and differently in different countries: fintech; climate tech, manufacturing tech, ecommerce  ------------------The opinions expressed on FX in Focus are those of the speakers only, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Corpay Inc. 

Key Takeaways:Political polarization and new leadership policy changes can exacerbate systemic challengesMonetary policies differ by country leadership; new leaders taking different approachesProximity to the US and Canada as trading partners offers competitive advantageHigh exposure to the US dollar, dollar-denominated debt and rising inflation can hamper developmentNew technologies, new discoveries, new policies spark growth and changing dynamics ------------------The opinions expressed on FX in Focus are those of the speakers only, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Corpay Inc.