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Summary - USD Slightly Firmer Approaching US GDP, Chile Central Bank Decision

LATAM
  • The greenback is trading marginally in the green early Thursday, however, moves remain limited keeping prices well within recent ranges.
  • Advanced Q4 US GDP takes focus going forward, with the annualized quarterly figure seen clocking in at 2.6% - below the prior quarter's 3.2% clip. Weekly US jobless claims data and December new home sales make up the rest of the calendar. With the Fed remaining inside the pre-meeting media blackout period, the speaker slate is light Thursday.
  • In LatAm, Brazil current account balance and FDI are scheduled before Federal debt data later in the session. Focus then turns to the Chile central bank rate decision.

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