Chile, Peru to extend long pause on interest rates

The central banks of Chile and Peru left their respective policy rates unchanged last night and offered little to suggest that a near-term rate move is on the cards. In the case of Chile, though, it is looking increasingly probable that the authorities will take steps to tackle a strengthening peso, most likely via direct intervention in the FX market.

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