Free Trial

Unemployment Rate Falls To Best Level Since 2019

CHILE
  • While in line with estimates, data released shows unemployment has reached the lowest level since 2019. December economic activity is scheduled to be released tomorrow.
    • Chile December Unemployment Rate 7.2%; Est. +7.2%
    • Chile December Manufacturing Output Rises 2.3% Y/y; Est. 2.6%
    • Chile Dec. Retail Sales +15.3% Y/y; Est. +20.5%
    • Chile Dec. industrial production rises 1.7% y/y
  • The USDCLP trend direction remains down and short-term gains are considered corrective. Attention is on support at 788.22, the Nov 10 low ahead of 783.23, the 50.0% retracement of the May - Dec 2021 upleg. Initial firm resistance is seen around 818 the 20-day EMA.
  • Incoming Finance Minister Mario Marcel was asked if he agrees with everything that appears in the government program of the future President.
    • He replied that " there are no things in the program with which I could say that I have a fundamental disagreement. There are things that one reads and says, one has to think hard about how it could be implemented or what would be required to make this work, but that doesn't mean I'm against it." (Emol.com)

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.