Fynsa
The October CPI does not set alarm bells ringing, nor does it change the downward trajectory that inflation has been on for some time now. It is true that the significant increase in electricity tariffs has delayed this process, but we are opposed to thinking that it has diverted it completely.
The economy and an intensification of grassroots support would be some of the factors behind the historic win of now President-elect Donald Trump.
The Central Bank of Chile has resumed the reduction of interest rates, which has led to a greater relevance of the UF and short-term bonds as conservative investment alternatives.
As we and the market anticipated, the Central Bank Board unanimously decided at its October meeting to cut the monetary policy interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to 5.25%.
Economic uncertainty continues to weigh on investors' decisions and any misalignment in market projections could generate an adverse reaction. The Fed faces the challenge of maintaining the balance between growth and inflation.
The expectation that the Fed will begin its monetary policy normalization process at the next meeting.
We may be approaching the point where "bad data will be bad" for risk assets.
Concerns that the Fed will be late with a rate cut, plus uncertainty over the U.S. presidential election, have driven volatility, which, as historical precedents show, is particularly sensitive at this time of year
Global market gives a little oxygen to the Asian Giant
The effects of weather on crops raise the price of some products, but reduce the price of others.
