Friday, June 16, 2006

Chile Holds Benchmark Rate




Chile’s Central Bank held its benchmark interest rate at 5% at its monthly meeting yesterday, Thursday. Recent figures show that Chile’s economic growth has weakened, prompting a hold on rates rather than an increase. The Bank last raised interest rates in April, when it put up the rate by 25 basis points from 4.75% to 5%.


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