In an unexpected turn of events, Chile's Core Consumer Price Index (CPI) has registered a noticeable decline for June, decreasing by 0.6 percentage points compared to the previous month. Updated on July 8, 2025, the data reveals that the core inflation measure fell to -0.3% in June from 0.3% in May.
This month-over-month comparison highlights a stark contrast in economic momentum, raising concerns among economists about potential deflationary pressures in the market. The shift into negative territory suggests a cooling of consumer demand and may prompt the Banco Central de Chile to reassess its monetary policies in response to this downward trend in core inflation.
As Chilean policymakers and investors digest this latest economic indicator, attention now turns to understanding the underlying factors contributing to this decrease and anticipating potential impacts on the broader economic landscape of the country.
