Central Bank of Chile (BCCh)
Chile continues easing cycle with 25bp cut
Analyst says another reduction in December is “far from guaranteed”
Chile resumes rate cuts following unanimous vote
Central bank announces 25bp reduction amid weak consumption and moderate inflation
LatAm rates round-up: Brazil and Chile hold while Colombia cuts
Central banks maintain cautious stance as disinflation slows across region
Banknotes: April to June 2024
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Chile cuts monetary policy interest rate to 6.5%
Unanimous decision comes in wake of economic upturn
Banknotes: October to December 2023
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Chile cuts rates for fourth consecutive meeting
Board forecasts inflation will return to 3% target in 2024
A turning point for reserve managers?
After many central banks’ reserves declined in 2022, how should managers evaluate their fixed income investment policies in an uncertain period following years of unprecedented shocks?
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
Chile continues rate cuts
Central bank lowers policy rate as economy shows signs of slowing
Banknotes: July to September 2023
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Bank of Mexico holds rates
Board decides not to follow Chile and Brazil’s rate cuts despite falling inflation
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