Economics

Chilean Economy Unexpectedly Grew in December from Year Earlier

  • Economic activity grew 1.1% y/y in December vs est. -0.5% y/y
  • Three months of unrest had left economy on verge of recession

The silhouettes of pedestrians are seen passing in front of the Santiago Stock Exchange in Santiago.

Photographer: Cristobal Olivares/Bloomberg
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Chilean economic activity expanded year-on-year in December for the first time in the last quarter of 2019 despite a wave of anti-government protests that shuttered stores and spooked investors.