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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Mexico leaves rates unchanged
The bank bases its decision on international volatility, slowing domestic growth and below-target inflation
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Colombia raises rates again
The central bank hikes its key interest rate for the fifth time in a row
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Colombia expected to raise reference rate
An increase would mark the fifth consecutive hike by the central bank
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Brazil holds interest rates
The central bank defies analysts’ expectations and leaves the Selic at current levels
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Brazil expected to hike reference rate again
The central bank is under pressure to contain rising inflation
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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