Central bank weighs above-target inflation and weak economic growth before keeping its benchmark lending rate at 3.5%
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Peru raises rates for third month in a row
Rising inflation and stronger economic activity lead to the central bank’s decision
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Chile likely to hold interest rates
Analysts expect the central bank to raise rates again this year but not anytime soon
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Peru raises benchmark rate
Analysts expect further increases to combat above-target inflation
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Chile holds rates
The country keeps borrowing costs on hold as volatility marks the start of the year in global markets
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Chile expected to hold rates
The central bank is likely to keep the rate unchanged after last month’s hike
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Analysts anticipate rate hike in Peru
The market is already pricing in the expected increase at today’s BCRP meeting
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Colombia hikes rates
BanRep joins wave of American central banks in raising borrowing costs
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Chile lifts rates
Chilean central bank increases interest rates as inflation trends towards 3%
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Analysts split over Chilean rate move
Easing inflation and weak economic data could see Chile’s central bank hold rates – but the Fed’s move might prompt a rate hike