Chile's consumer prices were flat in June, surprising a market that expected a fall, even as the annual inflation rate climbed to well above target.
Key Facts
—The number. Chile’s consumer price index was flat in June, a monthly reading of 0.0 percent, the National Statistics Institute reported.
—The surprise. Markets had expected a fall of about 0.3 percent, so the flat print came in above forecasts.
—The annual rate. Twelve-month inflation rose to 4.3 percent, up from 3.9 percent in May and the highest since September 2025.
—The split. Cheaper fuel and clothing offset dearer food, with transport down 1.3 percent and bread up 4.5 percent.
El pan y el vino encabezan las alzas de precios que golpean el bolsillo de los hogares en Chile
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