Chile’s Misery Index Drops as Unemployment Eases in Q2 2024
Chile's economic landscape shows signs of improvement in the second quarter of 2024. The Misery Index, calculated by Clapes UC,...
September 17, 2024Section
Chile News in English
Chile news in English from The Rio Times — Santiago politics, economy, copper markets and culture.
China’s Steel Dominance Forces Closure of Chile’s Largest Steelmaker
In the early hours of Monday, September 16, 2024, Huachipato, Chile's largest steelmaker, extinguished its furnace after 74 years of...
September 16, 2024
Chile’s Crossroads: Navigating Change in a Nation Transformed
(Analysis) Chile stands at a pivotal moment in its history grappling with profound societal shifts and challenges. Analysis from The...
September 16, 2024
Chile’s Exports Soar: Record $66.3B in Goods, $1.8 B in Services
Chile's export sector has demonstrated remarkable strength in 2024, defying global economic challenges. Between January and August, the country's exports...
September 14, 2024
Simmering Tensions: Argentina’s Hypothetical Invasion Map Stirs Controversy with Chile
In August 2024, the Argentine Army published maps showing a hypothetical invasion of Chile-like territory, reigniting long-standing tensions between the...
September 11, 2024
The University Advantage: Chile’s Education-Income Gap Widens
In Chile a university degree can significantly boost your earnings. Recent OECD data reveals a stark contrast. Coverage and analysis...
September 11, 2024
Surging Demand for Industrial Space in Chile’s Urban Areas
In the last six years industrial land in Chile has expanded by 83%. What started as 10 838 ha in...
September 9, 2024
Chilean Wages: A Steady Ascent Amidst Economic Fluctuations
Over the past year Chilean wages have seen a steady increase with the Real Wage Index (RWI) growing by 3.4%....
September 6, 2024
Chile’s Central Bank Cuts Policy Rate to 5.5%
On Tuesday, the Central Bank of Chile decided to lower its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 5.5%. which...
September 4, 2024