Chile economy slows slightly, but consumption, jobs firm

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chile's economy showed signs it was continuing to slow slightly in November, with manufacturing output slipping for a fourth straight month, even as consumption and the labor market remained firm.

Colombia Holds Key Rate at 3.25% as Consumer Spending Cools

Colombia held borrowing costs at the lowest level in Latin America for an eighth straight month as consumer spending growth cooled and inflation unexpectedly slowed below the lower band of its target range.

Chile’s Economy Contracted by Most in Seven Months in September

Chile’s economy contracted at the fastest pace in seven months in September, the month before the central bank voted unanimously to cut interest rates, according to the minutes of its Oct. 17 meeting.