Chile’s Central Bank Holds Rates At 4.5% As Inflation Cools Faster

2026-01-28 - 13:10

Key Points The Central Bank of Chile kept its benchmark rate at 4.5%, as markets expected. Officials said near-term inflation should be lower than their December projection. Mixed growth and credit signals pushed policymakers toward patience, not promises. Chile’s central bank hit pause again. It kept the Monetary Policy Rate, or TPM, at 4.5%. The