Chilean experts predict inflation will hit 3% by 2024’s end, matching the Central Bank’s goals. This follows a trend of slowing price rises, with a 3.8% increase noted until January, the Central Bank of Chile shared on Monday. The bank’s February survey shows economists expect inflation to rise by 0.2% this month and 0.4% in […]
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