The 1.8% q/q rise in Chile’s GDP in Q4 kept output well above its pre-pandemic trend but, with the economy now coming back down to earth, there is a growing chance of a recession this year. Meanwhile, the current account deficit widened to a worrying 6.6% of GDP last quarter and, given the recent jump in oil prices, Chile’s external position is looking increasingly like a source of vulnerability.
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