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Chilean consumer can’t keep driving economic growth

Chilean consumer spending is growing at an unsustainable pace and needs to cool if the economy is to avoid storing up problems for the future. We expect to see a gradual moderation in spending this year and are forecasting a soft landing for the economy. But if this does not happen, and consumer spending continues to grow at double-digit rates, there is a risk of a messier adjustment ahead.

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