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Chile CPI Misses All Forecasts, Boosts Rate Cut Bets Before Central Bank Decision
Chilean government bonds rallied, sending the 10-year yield down 15bp to 4.80%, as the inflation miss cemented expectations for a 50bp rate cut. Lower inflation allows for deeper and faster monetary easing, which benefits duration-sensitive fixed-income assets.
Catalysts
- ▲ Chile CPI undershoots all forecasts
- ▲ Swap rates tumble on aggressive easing bets
Risk Factors
- ▼ Core CPI sticks at 3.8% y/y, limiting rate-cut scope
- ▼ Fiscal spending plans raise term premium
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Will Chilean bond yields fall further if the central bank cuts rates?
Yes, if the central bank delivers a 50bp cut and signals more to come, yields could dip another 10-20bp. However, much of the easing is already priced in, so a 25bp cut would likely cause yields to back up.
What is the biggest threat to the Chilean bond rally?
A hawkish central bank decision that ignores the inflation miss due to sticky core CPI would cause a sharp reversal in rates markets, pushing the 10-year yield back above 5.00%.