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Chile's Economy Surges 0.3% Amid Inflation and Consumption Challenges

1/3/2025

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Chile's economic activity increased by 0.3% in November, surpassing analyst expectations, with a 2.1% year-over-year rise.
Policymakers are addressing above-target inflation and sluggish private consumption.
GDP growth is forecasted at 2.3% for 2024, with reduced expectations for investment and domestic demand.
Annual inflation has dropped to 4.2%, and unemployment is now at 8.2%.
Interest rates have been reduced by 6.25 percentage points since mid-2023, currently standing at 5%.

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Story summary

Chile's economic activity increased by 0.3% in November, surpassing analyst expectations, with a 2.1% year-over-year rise.
Policymakers are addressing above-target inflation and sluggish private consumption.
GDP growth is forecasted at 2.3% for 2024, with reduced expectations for investment and domestic demand.
Annual inflation has dropped to 4.2%, and unemployment is now at 8.2%.
Interest rates have been reduced by 6.25 percentage points since mid-2023, currently standing at 5%.