September 03, 2024 14:42 GMT
CHILE: CLP Underperforms Ahead Of BCCh Meeting, Amidst Slide In Copper Prices
CHILE
- USDCLP is now up 0.9% on the day around 926, amidst a 3.6% slide in copper prices today and ahead of tonight’s BCCh MPC meeting, when the central bank is expected to cut rates by 25bp to 5.5%. Copper has fallen to its lowest level since Aug 13, as concerns mount over Chinese demand.
- For USDCLP, initial firm resistance is at 928.63, the 50-day EMA, and 940.53, the Aug 16 high.
- On the monetary policy front, although softer-than-expected economic activity data supports the case for a rate cut, the uptick for both inflation and inflation expectations should leave the option to prolong the easing cycle pause on the table.
- The full MNI preview with analyst views is here.
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