Chile News and Headlines
Updated May 21, 2012
5.9 Quake Shakes Up Northern Chile
(MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency) The U.S. Geological Survey says a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 has shaken up northern Chile, but there are no reports of injury or damage. Chilean ...
Pinera courts risk in Chile education row
SANTIAGO, Chile, May 18 (UPI) -- Chilean President Sebastian Pinera is courting more political risks to his rule by not doing as much as his critics want him to do to defuse the crisis in education.
Chilean police say prominent Japanese astronomer killed by robber who took wallet, cellphone
Chilean authorities say a prominent Japanese astronomer who helped develop the international ALMA observatory in Chile has been found slain.
Chile holds key interest rate at 5%, as expected
LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- Chile's central bank late Thursday held the country's key rate steady at 5%, meeting the expectations of analysts polled by Dow Jones Newswires. The rate has been at that level since January. Analysts expected the rate to remain unchanged as Chilean policy makers monitored Europe's debt crisis and its impact on domestic and global growth, as well as developments on ...
Chile Says Growth May Top 5% as Copper Sales Drive GDP
Chile?s economic growth probably will exceed analyst forecasts and reach about 5 percent this year, and may even surpass that pace if the U.S. recovery boosts global demand for copper, Economy Minister Pablo Longueira said.
Chile Seen Leaving Rates on Hold as Global Woes Threaten Growth
Chile?s central bank will leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged for a fourth straight month today as Europe?s debt crisis deepens, dimming growth prospects in the world?s top copper producer, a survey showed.
Japanese astronomer slain during robbery in Chile
Chilean authorities say a prominent Japanese astronomer who helped develop the international ALMA observatory in Chile has been found slain.
Chilean Peso Rises as Economy, Trade Surplus Exceed Forecasts
Chile?s peso gained as economic growth and the trade surplus beat economists? forecasts and copper gained, making the nation?s assets more attractive to international investors.
Chile to Consider Further Cuts in Maximum Rates on Some Loans
Chile?s government may consider a further push to reduce interest rates for consumers and small businesses, if a bill currently under debate in Congress doesn?t undermine people?s access to credit, Economy Minister Pablo Longueira said.
Chile: 6.2-magnitude earthquake hits the country's coast
The South American country's naval oceanographic service has said there is no chance of a tsunami following the quake, which struck at 10 p.m. local time. read more
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