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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Chile Central Bank Keeps Option of Even Faster Interest Rate Cuts on Table

 

Chile’s central bank indicated it could accelerate Latin America’s most aggressive series of interest rate cuts after inflation slowed more than expected. Several policymakers considered a reduction of 100 or 125 basis points in January, while one wanted to weigh a drop of 150 basis points, according to the minutes of last month’s meeting, when the bank lowered borrowing costs by a percentage point to 7.25%. Some board members said lowering rates by more than a percentage point risked fueling volatility.

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/chile-central-bank-keeps-option-of-even-faster-interest-rate-cuts-on-table-1.2035298

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