Chile
Chile launches programme to shore up FX holdings
Central bank aims to increase reserves by 40% and reduce role of foreign currency credit lines
Chile continues easing cycle with 25bp cut
Analyst says another reduction in December is “far from guaranteed”
Costa: communication was key during high inflation period
Chile’s central bank governor says explaining price rises to public brought new challenges
Chile resumes rate cuts following unanimous vote
Central bank announces 25bp reduction amid weak consumption and moderate inflation
Campos Neto on inflation targeting, independence and the future of financial intermediation
The Brazilian governor speaks with Christopher Jeffery about tackling inflation, the need for financial autonomy, and redefining the financial landscape with open finance, programmable Pix, deposit tokenisation and sound cross-border payments governance
LatAm rates round-up: Brazil and Chile hold while Colombia cuts
Central banks maintain cautious stance as disinflation slows across region
Chile cuts monetary policy interest rate to 6.5%
Unanimous decision comes in wake of economic upturn
Finance ministry rep: a guest, a partner or an intruder?
Many central banks let government officials participate in policy meetings. Is that wise?
Chile cuts rates for fourth consecutive meeting
Board forecasts inflation will return to 3% target in 2024
Costa highlights economic costs of gender inequality
Chilean governor says women’s marginalisation reduces growth and innovation
Chile continues lowering rates, despite weakening peso
Central bank also halts reserves accumulation, citing market turmoil
People: South Africa deputy governor plans to resign
BCIE presidential race; Chile general manager leaving; and more
Chile central bank acknowledges ‘very important depreciation’
Issue will feature at next week’s monetary policy meeting
A league table for central bank hawkishness
Steve Kamin runs the numbers to assess which central banks have raised rates most aggressively
Chile continues rate cuts
Central bank lowers policy rate as economy shows signs of slowing
Currency round-up: Uganda considers dropping smallest note
Suriname banker calls for larger denominations, while Chilean ex-governor opposes them
Chilean central bank starts easing cycle with 100bp rate cut
Board says inflation is falling faster than expected and signals further reductions
Banknote round-up: Belize may replace UK monarch’s image
Argentina releases new 1000 peso note while Chile reports shortage of smallest denomination
Latin America: Brazil holds rates despite president’s attack
Chilean board also holds policy, while Costa Rica cuts after inflation goes below target
Chile’s central bank aims to boost reserves by 28%
Programme aims to buy $10 billion in FX over 12 months after interventions to support peso
Chile’s cash use has rebounded since pandemic, survey finds
Cash remains the primary payment method for small purchases, though card use has risen