Matthew Malinowski

Chile’s right-wing government opened the door to bringing private capital into copper giant Codelco in a way that retains state control, the latest twist in a debate over the indebted company’s future.

Chile’s economic activity grew more than expected in June, providing President José Antonio Kast some respite at the end of an otherwise tepid quarter as he moves to address headwinds such as high unemployment.

Chile’s consumer prices posted a muted gain in July as a drop in fuel costs at the start of the month provided some inflation relief to one of Latin America’s richest economies.

(Bloomberg) -- Chile's economy unexpectedly stalled in the second quarter, representing a blow for President José Antonio Kast as his administration works to revive investment and employment.

Chile’s economy unexpectedly stalled in the second quarter, representing a blow for President José Antonio Kast as his administration works to revive investment and employment.

Chile’s economy kicked off the third quarter with a slew of weaker-than-expected prints as wild winter weather disrupted some mining operations, exacerbating the headwinds facing President José Antonio Kast.

Chile’s economy contracted much more than expected in July as deadly rainstorms temporarily halted some mining operations, according to the central bank’s main monthly gauge of activity.

Chile consumer prices rose much more than forecast last month on a jump in food and transportation costs, according to a report published just as central bankers meet to set their benchmark interest rate.

Chile’s central bank held its benchmark interest rate unchanged, citing intensified risks from the conflict in the Middle East and the possibility of sustained weakness in the local economy.

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