Which Way Chile Analysts are pondering the future of Chile now that it has elected socialist Gabriel Boric as its next president. Boric campaigned to end neoliberal economic policies. Chile suffers from inequality but not as severe as the rest of Latin America. In fact, Chile leads the region in competitiveness, per capita income, economic freedom, and the low perception of corruption. The country has 29 trade agreements covering 65 markets but Boric says he will sign no more free trade agreements. This could impact Chile’s ratification of the CPTPP. Chile’s agricultural exports have fared very well in recent decades.
However, the Chilean peso fell sharply in value after Sunday’s election. Where the economy goes...
What You Need to Know Today: Markets got a surprise with a corn yield of 181.2 bushels/acre in the October WASDE, above the average estimate of 177.6 bushels/acre and up from USDA’s September estimate of 178.5 bushels/acre. Although stronger demand is expected to absorb some of the addit...
Key Takeaways: On Friday afternoon, President Trump announced that Russia will “immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel” to the United States. The deal, typical of this administration, is light on details but promises an additional 500,000 tons in November and 1 m...
The USDA has lowered its 2026 red meat production forecasts slightly while forecasting a slight increase in broiler production. Beef is now projected at 24.802 billion pounds, 75 million pounds less than in September. Cow slaughter is expected to be up; however, this will be offset by lower ste...
