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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
ChileChile Balance of Trade climbed to 2,440M in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
Chile Balance of Trade climbed to 2,440M in May 2026, released June 2026, up 530M from April's 1,910M reading. The print exceeded the 1,420M consensus by 1,020M. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 1,808.09M. Over the past 3 months, Balance of Trade averaged 1,658.69M, vs 3,396.67M in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 77th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
2440
Actual
1420
Consensus
1910
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±395.75 million
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 1,420
Actual: 2,440
Error: -1,020
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.63 | CRYPTO | Bearish BTC | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.29 | COMMODITIES | Bullish XAU | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.29 | FOREX | Bearish GBP | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.27 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Balance of Trade (Chile) was reported at 2,440.00 million in June 2026. This beat the market consensus of 1,420.00 million by 1,020.00 million. The reading rose from the previous value of 1,910.00 million. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 1,960.11 million, ranging from -60.00 million to 3,810.00 million across 9 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 3,013.33 million, up from the prior three at 2,140.33 million. Volatility over the past year (σ 1,230.95 million) is higher than the prior year (σ 577.10 million). In June readings over the past 3 years, Balance of Trade has averaged 1,956.67 million.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with BTC/USD (Bearish BTC). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 395.75 million.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for July 7, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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About Balance of Trade — Chile
DEFINITION
The Balance of Trade is a financial indicator that measures the difference between a country's exports and imports of goods and services. It is an important measure of a country's economic health and can indicate whether a country is running a trade surplus or deficit. A positive balance of trade indicates that a country is exporting more than it is importing, while a negative balance of trade suggests the opposite. This indicator is closely monitored by economists and policymakers as it can impact a country's currency value, inflation, and overall economic growth.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Trade-balance and tariff data inform exchange-rate fundamentals and feed directly into GDP via the net-exports channel. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (May 2026): actual 2,440 M, consensus 1,420 M. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 1,912 M. Before that (Mar 2026): 3,061 M.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with BTC/USD (Bearish BTC, r=-0.63) — a useful reference for crypto-focused traders.