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Peso Reverses Entire Election-Fuelled Rally

CHILE
  • USDCLP has now reversed the entire move lower following Sunday's election and the sharp 4% appreciation in the Peso. Cautious optimism surrounding the result and the lingering uncertainties tied to the run-off and beyond have gradually seen Chilean assets retreat.
  • Naturally, the broad based risk-off prompted the most recent leg higher for USDCLP amid significant weakness in commodity markets, including a 3.5% dip in copper prices.
  • A breach of resistance at 842.25 would open 850.00 and further out 878.86, the Mar 19, 2020 high. From a trend perspective, the outlook remains bullish.
  • Chile's conservative presidential candidate Jose Antonio Kast expanded his team of economic advisers, including one from a centre-right rival he beat in Sunday's election, as he seeks to broaden his business credentials ahead of the runoff next month.
  • Left wing presidential candidate Gabriel Boric may present new members of his economic team today, according to local media.
  • No further data is due this week, however a slew of releases are scheduled for the middle of next week, including October economic activity. The next BCCh meeting is due December 14

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