The 0.8% q/q contraction in Chile’s GDP in Q1 suggests the economy is coming back down to earth after a stellar 2021, and there is a growing chance of a recession this year. Meanwhile, the current account deficit widened to a worryingly large 7.3% of GDP, making the economy especially vulnerable to a further tightening of external financial conditions.
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