Chile’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) revision and the dollar’s rapid fall prompt analysts to advocate for inflationary precautions. The end of last year saw the National Institute of Statistics introduce an updated CPI basket, superseding its 2018 predecessor, with a focus on exchange rate-sensitive items. This revision aligns with the Chilean peso’s status as the […]
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