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CHILE: USDCLP Approaches Resistance At 50-day EMA

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  • The pullback in copper prices and surge in oil weighed on the peso yesterday, with USDCLP closing at 919, narrowing the gap to initial firm resistance at 924.35, the 50-day EMA. Amidst a more stable copper price today, USDCLP has opened marginally lower as the market awaits the US payrolls data. CIBC are cautious on the peso as the overall risk-off sentiment persists, seeing USD/CLP retesting the 926-930 range, above which are the September highs around 950.
  • Meanwhile, the country’s regulator has accused several casino operators of colluding in tenders for casino operation permits in 2020 and 2021. The alleged collusion allowed the casinos to renew permits for 15 years with offers below what would be considered competitive, according to a statement from the regulator. The regulator is seeking fines equivalent to $151.9m and the end of permits renewed in the tenders.
  • No domestic macro data are due today, with focus turning to September trade and inflation figures, expected Monday and Tuesday next week.
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  • The pullback in copper prices and surge in oil weighed on the peso yesterday, with USDCLP closing at 919, narrowing the gap to initial firm resistance at 924.35, the 50-day EMA. Amidst a more stable copper price today, USDCLP has opened marginally lower as the market awaits the US payrolls data. CIBC are cautious on the peso as the overall risk-off sentiment persists, seeing USD/CLP retesting the 926-930 range, above which are the September highs around 950.
  • Meanwhile, the country’s regulator has accused several casino operators of colluding in tenders for casino operation permits in 2020 and 2021. The alleged collusion allowed the casinos to renew permits for 15 years with offers below what would be considered competitive, according to a statement from the regulator. The regulator is seeking fines equivalent to $151.9m and the end of permits renewed in the tenders.
  • No domestic macro data are due today, with focus turning to September trade and inflation figures, expected Monday and Tuesday next week.