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Joao Pedro Ribeiro

João Pedro Ribeiro is an economist for Latin America at Roubini Global Economics. Prior to joining RGE, João Pedro worked in both the banking and consulting industries in São Paulo, Brazil, at Banco Itau BBA and Tendencias Economic Consulting. He earned his master's degree in economic policy from Boston University, where he focused on macroeconomics and finance, and attained his bachelor's degree in economics from Insper (Ibmec São Paulo).

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Recent Articles by Joao Pedro Ribeiro

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on Chile's Q1 GDP numbers and what they suggest going forward

Joao Pedro Ribeiro May 21, 2013

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on more bad news in the Brazilian Central Bank's expectations survey

Joao Pedro Ribeiro May 20, 2013

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on Mexico's weak Q1 growth numbers

Joao Pedro Ribeiro May 17, 2013

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on yet another BCRP hold; no significant changes in neutral communique

Joao Pedro Ribeiro May 13, 2013

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on Mexico's credit rating upgrade

Joao Pedro Ribeiro May 9, 2013

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on Brazil's April inflation numbers

Joao Pedro Ribeiro May 8, 2013

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on continued high inflation expectations in Brazil

Joao Pedro Ribeiro May 7, 2013

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on Brazil's fiscal results and what they signal for inflation

Joao Pedro Ribeiro May 3, 2013

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on the Colombian central bank's hold at the April meeting

Joao Pedro Ribeiro April 29, 2013

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on Colombia’s credit rating outlook

Joao Pedro Ribeiro April 29, 2013

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on the Brazilian Central Bank's latest minutes

Joao Pedro Ribeiro April 25, 2013

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on Colombia's credit rating upgrade

Joao Pedro Ribeiro April 24, 2013

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on the increasing tension in Venezuela

Joao Pedro Ribeiro April 17, 2013

Venezuela Splits Down the Middle: Downside Economic Risks Increase

Joao Pedro Ribeiro April 16, 2013

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on what the tight election result could mean in Venezuela

Joao Pedro Ribeiro April 15, 2013

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on the surprising Venezuelan election results

Joao Pedro Ribeiro April 15, 2013

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on Brazil's ugly inflation data and what they mean for this month's monetary policy meeting

Joao Pedro Ribeiro April 10, 2013

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on the upcoming Venezuelan election

Joao Pedro Ribeiro April 10, 2013

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on the Colombian central bank's stance

Joao Pedro Ribeiro April 4, 2013

Latin America Outlook: To Each His Own

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado, Joao Pedro Ribeiro and Ibrahim Gassambe April 1, 2013

Peru Outlook: Fine-Tuning as Economy Operates at Potential

Joao Pedro Ribeiro March 29, 2013

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on the Brazilian central bank's higher inflation forecasts

Joao Pedro Ribeiro March 28, 2013

Colombia Outlook: How Low Is Too Low?

Joao Pedro Ribeiro March 28, 2013

Venezuela Outlook: What Changes and What Doesn’t Without Chavez?

Joao Pedro Ribeiro March 19, 2013

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on what to expect from the new government in Venezuela

Joao Pedro Ribeiro March 8, 2013

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on the death of Venezuela's president, Hugo Chavez

Joao Pedro Ribeiro March 8, 2013

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on Brazil's unemployment figures

Joao Pedro Ribeiro February 28, 2013

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on Colombian and Peruvian trade results

Joao Pedro Ribeiro February 25, 2013

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on Chavez's return to Venezuela

Joao Pedro Ribeiro February 19, 2013

Brazil’s Policy Makers Turning Up the Volume on Inflation

Joao Pedro Ribeiro and Juan Lorenzo Maldonado February 18, 2013

Venezuela Devalues the Bolivar: Expected, but Insufficient

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro February 11, 2013

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on Venezuela's currency devaluation

Joao Pedro Ribeiro February 9, 2013

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on Chavez missing the January 10 deadline

Joao Pedro Ribeiro February 7, 2013

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on Brazil's shortsighted policy making

Joao Pedro Ribeiro February 7, 2013

LatAm Inflation: All Is Well, Except for Brazil

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro February 4, 2013

The Brazilian Central Bank's Day of Reckoning Has Arrived

Joao Pedro Ribeiro and Juan Lorenzo Maldonado January 27, 2013

Argentina Debt Saga Update: The Calm Before the Storm

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro January 23, 2013

External Account Balances Gain Significance in LatAm

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro January 21, 2013

The Great Divide in LatAm Macro Performance Stems From Policy

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro January 14, 2013

Despite Brazil's Weak Economy, Rousseff Still Enjoys Strong Electoral Support

Joao Pedro Ribeiro and Juan Lorenzo Maldonado January 7, 2013

Will the New Year Bring New Policy Making in Brazil?

Joao Pedro Ribeiro and Juan Lorenzo Maldonado January 2, 2013

Banrep: Tough to Pin Down

Joao Pedro Ribeiro December 25, 2012

Central Reserve Bank of Peru: Upside Inflation Risks Still Surpass Downside

Joao Pedro Ribeiro December 25, 2012

Venezuela Outlook: Chavez Announcement Sets Up The Stage For Change in Command

Joao Pedro Ribeiro December 11, 2012

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on Venezuela's near-term political future after Chavez's announcement

Joao Pedro Ribeiro December 10, 2012

Brazil, Colombia and Peru Outlook Highlights

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro December 10, 2012

Colombia Outlook: It’s Not How You Start…

Joao Pedro Ribeiro and Juan Lorenzo Maldonado December 7, 2012

Peru Outlook: Slight Deceleration Ahead, but Strong Fundamentals Will Persevere

Joao Pedro Ribeiro December 4, 2012

Argentina’s Debt Saga: Not for the Faint of Heart

Joao Pedro Ribeiro, Maria Hernandez and Juan Lorenzo Maldonado December 2, 2012

BCB Ignoring Brazilian Inflation Risk at Its Own Peril

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro November 26, 2012

Is Another Default Imminent for Argentina?

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado, Joao Pedro Ribeiro, Carla Misle and Maria Hernandez November 19, 2012

Few Upside Surprises Left for LatAm Countries in 2012

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado, Joao Pedro Ribeiro and Carla Misle November 12, 2012

Policy Space Continues to Shrink for Argentina Post-Downgrade

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado, Maria Hernandez and Joao Pedro Ribeiro November 5, 2012

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on Brazilian municipal election results

Joao Pedro Ribeiro October 29, 2012

Chilean Domestic Demand Continues Driving Growth

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro October 29, 2012

Venezuela: Chavez Wins Again, Now What?

Joao Pedro Ribeiro October 9, 2012

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on Chavez's Victory in Venezuela

Joao Pedro Ribeiro October 8, 2012

Colombia Joins the Ranks of Reformers

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro October 8, 2012

Joao Pedro Ribeiro on Venezuela's Presidential Election

Joao Pedro Ribeiro October 5, 2012

Venezuelan Election—Will the Wait Be Worth It?

Joao Pedro Ribeiro and Juan Lorenzo Maldonado October 1, 2012

Is QE3 a Game-Changer for LatAm?

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro September 24, 2012

Brazil, Mexico and Argentina Outlook Highlights

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro September 17, 2012

Central Reserve Bank of Peru: Sitting Pretty

Joao Pedro Ribeiro September 16, 2012

Venezuela Outlook: Growth Will Vanish, Whoever Wins the Election

Joao Pedro Ribeiro September 13, 2012

Peru Outlook: Still Outperforming LatAm, But Exposed to Outside Risks

Joao Pedro Ribeiro September 11, 2012

Growth Risks Tilt to the Downside in LatAm

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado, Joao Pedro Ribeiro and Carla Misle September 10, 2012

Brazil Continues its Attempts to Boost Industry

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro September 3, 2012

A Heterogeneous LatAm Battles its Demons

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro August 27, 2012

Brazil Tacking Toward a New Growth Model?

Joao Pedro Ribeiro and Juan Lorenzo Maldonado August 20, 2012

LatAm Growth Is Still Shaped From Within

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro August 13, 2012

Brazilian Inflation Back in the Game?

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro August 6, 2012

Is Argentina Setting the Stage for a Bank Run?

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro July 29, 2012

World Prices Weighing on LatAm

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro July 23, 2012

Twelve Months and 450-bps of Rate Cuts Later, Brazilian Economic Activity Remains Weak

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro July 16, 2012

Caution and Robust Growth in LatAm Ex-Brazil

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro July 9, 2012

Central Reserve Bank of Peru: External Risks Ward Off Hikes

Joao Pedro Ribeiro July 3, 2012

Key LatAm Central Banks Perform Balancing Act

Joao Pedro Ribeiro, Julio Ruiz and Oscar Bercovich July 2, 2012

Who Will Follow Peru’s Lead on Fiscal Stimulus?

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado, Joao Pedro Ribeiro and Julio Ruiz June 25, 2012

Crawling Pegs, Managed Floats and Free Floats in LatAm

Joao Pedro Ribeiro, Oscar Bercovich and Juan Lorenzo Maldonado June 18, 2012

Venezuela Outlook: Elections, Oil and Short-Term Gains

Joao Pedro Ribeiro June 8, 2012

Peru Outlook: Internal Upside Risks, External Downside Risks

Joao Pedro Ribeiro June 8, 2012

LatAm Juggles Internal and External Challenges

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro June 4, 2012

Whatever Happened to the LatAm Currency War?

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro May 28, 2012

Leave Us Alone, Europe: Risk Aversion Could Hurt Real GDP in LatAm

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado, Joao Pedro Ribeiro and Julio Cesar Ruiz May 21, 2012

Different Stages of Business Cycles in LatAm

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro May 14, 2012

Brazil: Lower Inflation, Lower Rates, Lower PMIs, Lower Real, Lower Everything!

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro May 7, 2012

Short-Term Gain in LatAm vs. Long-Term Pain

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro April 23, 2012

Approaching the End of Easing Cycles in LatAm?

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro April 16, 2012

Strong Activity Data For LatAm’s G2

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro April 9, 2012

Deceleration and Caution in LatAm

Juan Lorenzo Maldonado and Joao Pedro Ribeiro March 26, 2012