Economics
Chile Unemployment Falls to Pre-Pandemic Level as Economy Soars
- Jobless rate fell to 7.5% between September and November
- Retail sales in November grew 16.7%, lower than expected
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Chile’s unemployment rate fell for the eight straight month in November, reaching levels last seen before the pandemic, as a consumer spending boom and soaring inflation prompts the central bank to hike interest rates.