Chile IPC Surprises at 0.6% Monthly; PISA Shows 59% of Students Below Basic Math

Chile's IPC (CPI) rose 0.6% month-on-month, surprising above expectations, signaling potential inflationary pressure. Separately, a government internal audit has referred four cases to the prosecutor's office, and PISA 2025 results show 59% of Chilean students fail to reach basic math proficiency, highlighting structural education challenges. The inflation surprise is the most market-relevant development, potentially influencing central bank policy.