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Chile's central bank held its key interest rate unchanged for the second meeting as policymakers await clearer signs that fresh consumer price risks are subsiding and inflation will slow to target....

Chile's central bank said there are inflation risks that “should not be ignored or downplayed” and that any moves to its interest rate require a careful analysis, according to the minutes to its last policy meeting....

Chile President Gabriel Boric pushed back against the central bank's assessment that some of his administration's policies are hurting the labor market, marking a rare critique of the monetary authority....

Chile's central bank held its key interest rate unchanged following a cut at the prior meeting as policymakers warned of the risk of sustained inflation in a country that hasn't hit the target in more than four years....

Chile's peso tumbled Wednesday after the central bank announced plans to to build up its international reserves, surprising investors after it had repeatedly said it was comfortable with the level of foreign currency holdings....

Chile's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time this year as a weak jobs market crimps activity and a slowdown in inflation deepens....

Chile's central bank will likely cut its interest rate by a quarter-point on Tuesday, lowering borrowing costs for the first time this year as policymakers seize on an improving inflation outlook....

Chile's central bank sees a set of factors coming together that will help bring inflation back down to target early in 2026, board member Luis Felipe Cespedes said in an interview....

Chile's inflation numbers Thursday highlighted an dichotomy in the market; inflation expectations are falling, while interest-rate forecasts hold steady or even rise....

Chile's central bank is expected to hold its key interest rate steady on Tuesday as global tariffs tensions weigh on the outlook for growth, while inflation remains stubbornly high....

Chile's annual inflation accelerated further above target last month according to a report published one day after central bank Governor Rosanna Costa warned of unprecedented economic uncertainty....

Chile's central bank raised its 2025 economic growth and year-end inflation forecasts days after policymakers signaled they're in no rush to resume interest-rate reductions....

Chile's central bank turned more hawkish in the minutes of its latest meeting, saying it would do whatever it takes to bring inflation back to target....

Chile's central bank held its benchmark interest rate unchanged, pausing its monetary easing cycle for the first time since July on inflation risks including costlier electricity and a weaker currency....

Chile's central bank will likely pause interest rate cuts for the first time since July while signaling it could resume easing again later after policymakers weather a short-term jump in inflation....

UPDATE 1-Chile central bank sees economic growth of 1.5% to 2.5% for 2025, 2026 Adds details, context SANTIAGO, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Chile's central bank projects economic growth of between 1.5% and 2.5% for 2025 and 2026, after an expansion of 2.3% this year, according to its December Monetary Policy Report released Wednesday. The projections factor in "higher public spending and a greater boost from the external sector, which are offset by less stimulus for household and business demand," the re...

UPDATE 1-Chile central bank cuts rate to 5.00% but calls for caution Adds details from central bank statement and context in paragraphs 3-7 SANTIAGO, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Chile's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.00% on Tuesday, extending an easing cycle that started last year and forecasting a downward trajectory for the rate in the future....

Chile central bank cuts rate 25 bps to 5.00% SANTIAGO, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Chile's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.00% on Tuesday, extending an easing cycle that started last year and forecasting a downward trajectory for the rate in the future. The unanimous decision was in line with forecasts and comes as inflation cools, but as the world's top copper producer faces a challenge to rev up growth....

Chile expected to cut interest rate by 25 basis points in December, poll shows SANTIAGO, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Chile's central bank is expected to lower its benchmark interest rate to 5.0% at its next monetary policy meeting next week, a 25-basis-point cut from the current 5.25%, a poll of traders released by the bank showed on Thursday. Borrowing costs in the Andean country are forecast to reach 4.5% within 12 months, according to the poll, which also estimated Chile's inflation at 0% in December...

Chile central bank likely to cut interest rate by 25 bps next week, analysts say SANTIAGO, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Chile's central bank is expected to lower its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.0% at its monetary policy meeting next week, a poll of analysts released by the bank showed on Tuesday. Policymakers in October cut borrowing costs by 25 basis points to 5.25%, saying the cut was consistent with the macroeconomic scenario, and also tactically the most appropriate....