LatAm Daily | In Chile, GDP increased more than expected in 1Q16
Published on Thursday, May 19, 2016
LatAm Daily | In Chile, GDP increased more than expected in 1Q16
Summary
GDP growth reached 2.0% in 1Q16, above our and market expectations (both at +1.8% YoY). The net external sector provided the greatest contribution to growth, with exports increasing by 2.4% YoY and imports decreasing by 3.0%. This data supports our view of +1.7% GDP growth for this year.
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- Latin America
Topics
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- Macroeconomic Analysis
Authors
Enestor Dos Santos
BBVA Research - Principal Economist
Lorena Lechuga
Hugo Perea
BBVA Research - Chief Economist
Cecilia Posadas
BBVA Research - Principal Economist
Jorge Selaive
Carlos Serrano
BBVA Research - Chief Economist
Juana Téllez
BBVA Research - Chief Economist