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Deutsche Bank Expect BCCh To Pause Until December

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  • Deutsche Bank maintain the expectation that the BCCh will now favour pausing the easing cycle until December, when they expect the Fed to initiate policy normalisation. Thus, DB still expect the policy rate to close 2024 at 5.5% and next year at 5%. Given the uncertainty over the timing of policy normalisation by the FOMC, lowering Chile’s policy rate below the Fed’s would pose risks to the CLP, financial stability and pose further upward risks to the inflation outlook.
  • Looking ahead, DB expect a more cautious BCCh, continued USD sales by the finance ministry, favourable valuations, and a relatively benign political landscape – at least compared to regional peers – to support CLP. DB wouldn’t be surprised if USDCLP reaches levels around 900 in the coming weeks, barring any negative surprise in copper.
  • On rates, with the BCCh on a cautious path, DB cut their 2Y cash receiver position a couple of weeks ago. They favour bear-flattening by switching out of BTP 2028s into BTP 2032s and cash vs. IRS on dislocated pricing and further support for local fixed income and FX on the expectation of a more cautious stance.

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