Economic uncertainty in February remained above the historical average, says Fedesarrollo

TL;DR

The IPEC decreased by 91 points in February 2026 to 298 points, down from 389 in January 2026.
The index has been above its historical average of 100 points for 89 consecutive months.
In February 2026, 44.9% of uncertainty-related news focused on economic, social, and geopolitical policy.
Compared to February 2025, security and economic activity news increased their share of uncertainty drivers, while political news decreased.
The February 2026 reading of 298 points is higher than the averages for 2025 (257) and 2024 (258).

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