{"id":4118,"date":"2009-07-01T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2009-07-01T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2015-01-23T16:19:27","modified_gmt":"2015-01-23T16:19:27","slug":"la-oscuridad-antes-del-amanecer","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/amchamchile.cl\/en\/noticia\/la-oscuridad-antes-del-amanecer\/","title":{"rendered":"<!--:es-->La Oscuridad Antes del Amanecer<!--:--><!--:en-->Darkest before Dawn<!--:-->"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--:es--><br \/>\n<!--break--><br \/>\nEn abril, la actividad econ\u00f3mica de Chile registr\u00f3 una contracci\u00f3n interanual del 4,6%, su mayor descenso en 10 a\u00f1os. La lectura de abril fue la sexta contracci\u00f3n mensual consecutiva, con lo que oficialmente Chile entr\u00f3 en recesi\u00f3n. <\/p>\n<p>La mayor\u00eda de los indicadores sectoriales muestran la extensi\u00f3n de la crisis: en abril, la producci\u00f3n industrial -seg\u00fan un informe de la Sociedad de Fomento Fabril (Sofofa)- cay\u00f3 un 14% en la comparaci\u00f3n interanual, su noveno descenso consecutivo y el m\u00e1s alto del que se tenga registro (desde enero de 1992), mientras que las ventas minoristas, medidas por el Instituto Nacional de Estad\u00edsticas (INE), registraron un ca\u00edda interanual real del 5%, su menor lectura en seis meses. <\/p>\n<p>La inflaci\u00f3n anual a mayo cay\u00f3 del 4,5% registrado en el mes previo a un 3%. El desempleo alcanz\u00f3 el 9,8% en el trimestre m\u00f3vil febrero-abril, al tiempo que hay se\u00f1ales de que las p\u00e9rdidas de empleo se est\u00e1n acelerando a medida que el invierno se aproxima.<\/p>\n<p>Estos indicadores econ\u00f3micos clave son una clara evidencia de que la econom\u00eda chilena est\u00e1 sintiendo los efectos de la desaceleraci\u00f3n mundial, derribando las esperanzas iniciales de mantenerse inmune a la agitaci\u00f3n generada por la crisis global. En cambio, el impacto en la econom\u00eda local ha sido mayor que el previsto a comienzos de a\u00f1o ya sea por las autoridades o bien por los analistas.  <\/p>\n<p>Sin embargo, pese a este escenario negativo, tambi\u00e9n hay se\u00f1ales de que lo peor podr\u00eda estar muy cerca de haber terminado. El p\u00e1nico de la debacle financiera que alcanz\u00f3 su punto m\u00e1s alto durante la quiebra de Lehman ha disminuido sustancialmente en respuesta a las masivas y sincronizadas medidas tomadas por las autoridades econ\u00f3micas alrededor del planeta. Los precios de los bienes b\u00e1sicos tales como el petr\u00f3leo y el cobre han repuntado desde sus niveles m\u00ednimos, lo que refleja las esperanzas de que algunas econom\u00edas en desarrollo \u2013de manera m\u00e1s evidente China- ya podr\u00edan estar en camino hacia la recuperaci\u00f3n. <\/p>\n<p>En el frente local, tambi\u00e9n est\u00e1n apareciendo las se\u00f1ales de un futuro m\u00e1s resplandeciente. El Indicador Mensual de Confianza Empresarial (IMCE) de mayo mostr\u00f3 mejoras -aunque a\u00fan peque\u00f1as- en todos sus componentes: ventas minoristas, manufactura y construcci\u00f3n. En tanto, los sondeos de confianza de los consumidores, como el IPEC de Adimark GfK, muestran una interesante dicotom\u00eda. La confianza en la situaci\u00f3n actual sigue muy d\u00e9bil, pero la percepci\u00f3n de los consumidores respecto del panorama a 12 meses ha mejorado sustancialmente. <\/p>\n<p>La se\u00f1al m\u00e1s impresionante de mejores expectativas ha sido la sorprendente solidez del mercado burs\u00e1til. El \u00edndice Ipsa de la Bolsa de Comercio de Santiago ha mostrado una impresionante recuperaci\u00f3n desde los m\u00ednimos que registr\u00f3 el mercado en marzo y ha subido m\u00e1s de un 30% en t\u00e9rminos de d\u00f3lares. Los inversionistas, tanto nacionales como internacionales, se han visto atra\u00eddos por Chile debido a su robusta situaci\u00f3n econ\u00f3mica y s\u00f3lida posici\u00f3n financiera.<\/p>\n<p>Sin importar el aumento en las se\u00f1ales esperanzadoras de la recuperaci\u00f3n econ\u00f3mica, esta ser\u00e1 un proceso lento. El presidente del Banco Central de Chile, Jos\u00e9 de Gregorio, recientemente nos record\u00f3 que, pese a la recuperaci\u00f3n en los niveles de confianza, la magnitud de los desequilibrios econ\u00f3micos que causaron la recesi\u00f3n mundial permitir\u00e1 s\u00f3lo una recuperaci\u00f3n gradual, en especial en las econom\u00edas desarrolladas. <\/p>\n<p>Si la actual crisis sigue el patr\u00f3n de ciclos anteriores, la econom\u00eda chilena probablemente se encuentre en las etapas iniciales de la recuperaci\u00f3n. Esta fase se caracteriza por indicadores econ\u00f3micos contradictorios que tienden a generar confusi\u00f3n adem\u00e1s de frustraci\u00f3n sobre \u201cfalsos amaneceres\u201d. Cifras de desempleo m\u00e1s altas contrastar\u00e1n con mejoras en la actividad, en especial en los sectores relacionados con las exportaciones. Es muy probable que la impresionante alza de las acciones chilenas registre correcciones y los actuales c\u00e1lidos vientos de optimismo podr\u00edan enfriarse durante el invierno. <\/p>\n<p>Sin embargo, no debemos olvidar que la noche parece m\u00e1s oscura justo antes del amanecer y que, si bien este amanecer podr\u00eda ser m\u00e1s prolongado que lo usual, no deber\u00eda haber ninguna duda en cuanto a que el sol finalmente aparecer\u00e1.<\/p>\n<p><b><i<Axel Christensen es asesor de Barclays Global Investors y Cruz del Sur Inversiones, parte del Grupo Angelini. Adem\u00e1s preside el Consejo Consultivo del Mercado de Capitales del Ministerio de Hacienda.<\/b><\/i><!--:--><!--:en--><br \/>\n<!--break--><br \/>\nIn April, Chilean economic activity shrank by 4.6% on a year earlier, its largest drop in ten years. This was its sixth consecutive monthly contraction, officially putting Chile in recession. <\/p>\n<p>Most sector indicators show the extent of the downturn: in April, industrial production, as reported by the Manufacturers\u2019 Association (SOFOFA), fell by 14% year-on-year, its ninth consecutive decline and the largest on record (since January 1992) while retail sales, as measured by the National Statistics Institute (INE), posted a 5% year-on-year real drop, their lowest reading in six months. <\/p>\n<p>Annual inflation to May fell to 3%, down from 4.5% the previous month. Unemployment reached 9.8% in the February-April period, with signs that job losses are accelerating as winter approaches.<\/p>\n<p>These key economic indicators are clear evidence that the Chilean economy is feeling the pinch of the global slowdown, tearing down initial hopes of immunity to the turmoil of the world crisis. Instead, the impact on the local economy has been greater than either the authorities or analysts expected earlier this year.  <\/p>\n<p>However, despite this negative scenario, there are also signs that the worst may be very close to being over. The panic of the financial meltdown that peaked during the Lehman bankruptcy has receded substantially in response to the massive and synchronized measures taken by economic authorities around the globe. The prices of commodities such as oil and copper have bounced off their minimum levels, reflecting hopes that some developing economies &#8211; most noticeably China &#8211; might already be on the path to recovery. <\/p>\n<p>On the local front, signs of a brighter future are also emerging. The IMCE business confidence survey for May showed improvements &#8211; albeit still small &#8211; across all its components: retail, manufacturing and construction. Meanwhile, consumer confidence surveys, like Adimark GfK\u2019s IPEC, show an interesting dichotomy. Confidence in the current situation remains very weak but consumers\u2019 perception of the 12-month outlook has improved substantially. <\/p>\n<p>The most impressive sign of better expectations has been a surprisingly strong stock market. The Santiago Stock Exchange\u2019s IPSA index has shown an impressive recovery from the market lows of March, gaining over 30% in U.S. dollar terms. Investors, both foreign and local, have been attracted to Chile by its strong economic situation and solid financial position. \t <\/p>\n<p>Notwithstanding an increase in the \u201cgreen shoots\u201d of economic recovery, this will be a slow process. Chilean Central Bank governor, Jos\u00e9 de Gregorio, recently reminded us that, despite the recovery in confidence levels, the magnitude of the economic and financial imbalances that caused the global recession will allow only a gradual recovery, especially in developed economies. <\/p>\n<p>If the current downturn follows the pattern of previous cycles, the Chilean economy is probably in the very early stages of recovery. This phase is characterized by conflicting economic indicators that tend to generate confusion as well as frustration over \u201cfalse dawns\u201d. Higher unemployment figures will contrast with improvements in activity, especially in export-related sectors. The impressive rally of Chilean stocks will most probably see corrections and the current warm winds of optimism may chill during the winter. <\/p>\n<p>However, we must not forget that the night seems darkest just before dawn and, although this dawn may be longer than usual, there should be no doubt that the sun will finally appear.<\/p>\n<p> <b><I>Axel Christensen is an advisor to Barclays Global Investors and Cruz del Sur Inversiones, part of the Angelini Group. He also chairs the Finance Ministry\u2019s Consultative Council on Capital Markets.<\/b><\/I><!--:--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!--:es-->En abril, la actividad econ\u00f3mica de Chile registr\u00f3 una contracci\u00f3n interanual del 4,6%, su mayor descenso en 10 a\u00f1os. La lectura de abril fue la sexta contracci\u00f3n mensual consecutiva, con lo que oficialmente Chile entr\u00f3 en recesi\u00f3n. Lea la interesante columna de Axel Christensen<!--:--><!--:en-->In April, Chilean economic activity shrank by 4.6% on a year earlier, its largest drop in ten years. This was its sixth consecutive monthly contraction, officially putting Chile in recession. 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