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Copper Hits Record $6.6/lb on LME; IEA Sees Sustained Demand, Chile Budget Caution
BioBío ChileLO·CL·2 days ago
The Chilean government is framing the 2027 budget around minimal spending growth, prioritizing reallocation over new expenditure amid low growth, 9.5% unemployment, and high debt. The Treasury is overseeing this shift under a 'spend better, not more' logic. This signals fiscal consolidation, which may weigh on growth but could support debt sustainability.