SANTIAGO, April 28 (Reuters) – Chile’s central bank on Tuesday held its benchmark interest rate at 4.5% in a unanimous decision, in line with expectations and marking its third consecutive decision to maintain the rate.
In a statement, Chile’s central bank said the prolongation of the war in the Middle East was worsening forecasts for global inflation and economic activity, and increasing risks that oil prices will remain high.
(Reporting by Natalia Ramos and Sarah Morland; Editing by Natalia Siniawski)
