Chile - Inflation-Rate

The annual inflation rate in Chile rose to 2.7 percent in November 2019 from 2.5 percent in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since November last year, as prices went up faster mostly for food & non-alcoholic beverages (3.8 percent vs 2.7 percent in October); transport (0.3 percent vs 0.1 percent); recreation & culture (5.7 percent vs 5.6 percent); alcoholic beverages & tobacco (3.7 percent vs 2.7 percent) and furnishings (2.4 percent vs 1.6 percent). Meanwhile, cost slowed for housing & utilities (3.7 percent vs 4.3 percent); education (4.5 percent vs 4.6 percent); miscellaneous goods & services (2.5 percent vs 2.7 percent) and restaurants & hotels (2.3 percent vs 3.1 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up 0.1 percent, after increasing 0.8 percent in the previous month and well below market estimates of a 0.6 percent gain.

The annual inflation rate in Chile rose to 2.5 percent in October 2019 from 2.1 percent in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since December last year, as prices increased further for food & non-alcoholic beverages (2.7 percent from 2.4 percent in September); housing & utilities (4.3 percent from 2.9 percent); education (4.6 percent from 4.5 percent); recreation & culture (5.6 percent from 4.1 percent); restaurants & hotels (3.1 percent from 3 percent); miscellaneous goods & services (2.7 percent from 2.6 percent); and alcoholic beverages & tobacco (2.7 percent from 2.4 percent). Also, cost of transport went up 0.1 percent, after a flat reading in September. In contrast, prices slowed for health (2.6 percent from 2.9 percent); and furnishings & household equipment (1.6 percent from 1.7 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices advanced 0.8 percent, after a flat reading in the prior month and above market expectations of a 0.5 percent gain.

The annual inflation rate in Chile fell to 2.1 percent in September 2019 from 2.3 percent in the previous month. It was the lowest inflation rate in five months, as prices eased for food & non-alcoholic beverages (2.4 percent from 2.7 percent in August); transport (a flat reading from 1.1 percent); housing & utilities (2.9 percent from 3.6 percent); furnishings & household equipment (1.7 percent from 1.9 percent); and education (4.5 percent from 4.9 percent). Meanwhile, cost advanced further for miscellaneous goods & services (2.6 percent from 2.2 percent); recreation & culture (4.1 percent from 4 percent); restaurants & hotels (3 percent from 2.9 percent); health (2.9 percent from 2.8 percent); and alcoholic beverages & tobacco (2.4 percent from 2 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were unchanged, after a 0.2 percent gain in the prior month and below market expectations of a 0.3 percent rise.

The annual inflation rate in Chile rose slightly to 2.3 percent in August 2019 from 2.2 percent in the prior month. Main upward pressure came from food & non-alcoholic beverages (2.7 percent vs 2.3 percent in July); transport (1.1 percent vs 0.5 percent) and miscellaneous goods & services (2.2 percent vs 1.8 percent). Also, cost advanced faster for furnishings (1.9 percent vs 1.8 percent); recreation & culture (4 percent vs 3.2 percent) and restaurants & hotels (2.9 percent vs 2.8 percent); health (2.8 percent vs 2.7 percent) and alcoholic beverages & tobacco (2.0 percent vs 1.9 percent). On the other hand, prices slowed for housing & utilities (3.6 percent vs 4.2 percent). Meantime, inflation remained steady for education (at 4.9 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.2 percent, the same pace as in the previous month and matching market expectations.

The annual inflation rate in Chile edged down to 2.2 percent in July 2019 from 2.3 percent in the previous month. Prices eased for food & non-alcoholic beverages (2.3 percent vs 2.4 percent in June); transport (0.5 percent vs 1.3 percent); miscellaneous goods & services (1.8 percent vs 2.8 percent); recreation & culture (3.2 percent vs 3.7 percent); restaurants & hotels (2.8 percent vs 3.0 percent) and alcoholic beverages & tobacco (1.9 percent vs 2.8 percent). On the other hand, prices advanced faster for housing & utilities (4.2 percent vs 4.1 percent); furniture & household equipment (1.8 percent vs 1.0 percent) and health (2.7 percent vs 1.7 percent) while inflation was steady for education (at 4.9 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices increased 0.2 percent, from a flat reading in the previous month and below market expectations of a 0.3 percent rise.

The annual inflation rate in Chile stood at 2.3 percent in June 2019, remaining at its highest since December last year. Inflation was steady for education (4.9 percent, the same as in May); and furnishings (1 percent) while cost rose further for food & non-alcoholic beverages (2.4 percent from 2.2 percent); recreation & culture (3.7 percent from 2.4 percent); miscellaneous goods & services (2.8 percent from 2.4 percent); and alcoholic beverages & tobacco (2.8 percent from 2.6 percent). On the other hand, prices slowed for transport (1.3 percent from 2.1 percent); housing & utilities (4.1 percent from 4.7 percent); health (1.7 percent from 1.9 percent); and restaurants & hotels (3 percent from 3.2 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were flat, after a 0.6 percent gain in May and below market expectations of a 0.5 percent rise.