Chile's economy posts weakest monthly growth in over four years

(Reuters) - Chile's economy grew at its slowest pace in more than four years in June, a below-forecast surprise that likely opens the door to more interest rate cuts.

Chile annual inflation reaches 4.7 pct, well above bank range

SANTIAGO, June 6 (Reuters) - Inflation in Chile rose to 4.7 percent in May on an annualized basis, to more than a five-year high.

Chile economy likely grew 2.5 pct in first quarter - cenbanker

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 16 (Reuters) -Chile's economy likely grew by 2.5 percent in the January-to-March period compared with a year earlier, the country's central bank chief said on Friday at a central bankers' seminar in Rio de Janeiro.

EMERGING MARKETS-Mexico peso firms, Chile dips in thin trade

MEXICO CITY, April 21 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies traded mixed on Monday with Mexico's peso firming along with U.S. stock markets, while Chile's peso slipped amid bets of further interest rate cuts ahead.

Chile Keeps 4% Rate After Four Rate Reductions in Six Months

Chile kept borrowing costs unchanged as quickening inflation led the central bank to pause following four reductions in the past six months.

Chile Unexpectedly Posts Jan. Trade Surplus as Exports Surge

Chile posted a $244 million trade surplus last month, surprising analysts who had forecast a deficit, as exports and imports surged.

Chile Slows Pace of Interest Rate Increases as 5.25% Nears ‘Neutral Level’

Chilean policy makers yesterday slowed the pace of interest-rate increases as growth in South America’s fifth-biggest economy eases and inflation expectations decline.

The central bank’s five-member policy board, led by bank President Jose De Gregorio, raised the overnight rate by a quarter-point to 5.25 percent, matching the forecast of 16 of 19 economists surveyed by Bloomberg. Two analysts expected a fourth straight half-point increase and one forecast a pause.

EMERGING MARKETS-Latam FX weakens on global growth worries

MEXICO CITY/SAO PAULO, June 8 (Reuters) - Major Latin American currencies weakened on Wednesday as concerns about slowing U.S. growth and slim chances for further stimulus in the United States pushed investors to dump riskier assets.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said late Tuesday the U.S. recovery remained fragile. Bernanke's comments followed a spate of economic data pointing to a slowdown in the world's biggest economy.