Chile

The Chilean Copper Commission hiked its average copper price estimates for 2006 from US$2.60 to US$3.00/lb. Copper prices have surged on strong demand from China and India and severe... 2006-08-21

In July, President Michelle Bachelet reaffirmed Chilean foreign policy independence and that she would not submit to US pressure to support Guatemala's campaign for the Latin American... 2006-08-11

BMI View: In a move to bolster falling approval ratings, Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has effected a remarkable U-turn, sacking three cabinet ministers, despite claiming less... 2006-08-04

President Michele Bachelet has come under discrete pressure from the US over possible plans to sign up to the International Criminal Court (ICC). The US ambassador made it clear that... 2006-07-14

June inflation figures give us further impetus to believe that the Banco Central de Chile (BCC) will hike rates on July 13. The CPI reading of 0.6% m-o-m was the highest for any month... 2006-07-14

As ever, one of the toughest foreign policy nuts to crack remains Chile's troubled relations with its northern Andean neighbours. Regaining land lost to Chile during a 19th century... 2006-06-29

BMI View: According to the Sociedad de Fomento Fabril (SOFOFA), the Chilean manufacturing sector had its worst month for over three years in April. Industrial production was down... 2006-06-14

Bachelet's first international tours focussed on Chile's Southern Cone contemporaries - many of which are important trading partners. Bachelet chose Argentina as her first port of... 2006-06-12

The current account was in surplus to begin 2006, with strong exports buoying the headline figure. Nonetheless, we continue to envisage slippage over the course of the forecast period.... 2006-06-12

Economic disruption is likely to occur through two main channels. The direct channel will be the result of illness and death during the pandemic. At a minimum, this will temporarily... 2006-05-15