Chile unemployment hits 9.8%, five-year high in September

Chile's unemployment rate rose to 9.8% in September, the highest since October 2020, with over 1 million registered unemployed. This signals continued labor market deterioration, likely pressuring consumption and growth. The data may influence central bank policy expectations, though the report does not specify revisions or sectoral breakdown.

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