Chile’s Central Bank says market experts predict a 0.4% fall in the economy for 2023. However, they forecast a 1.8% growth for 2024. For this quarter, a minor 0.1% rise is expected. Regarding inflation, experts project a 0.5% increase this month and a 0.3% rise in November. By the end of 2023, consumer prices will […]
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