Key Facts
The S&P IPSA, Chile’s main stock index, closed 0.87% higher at 11,031, bouncing back from a cautious start to the week.
The Chilean peso strengthened by 0.81% to 926.10 per US dollar, catching a tailwind from a softer greenback across global markets.
Bank BCI was the standout mover, surging 5.6% to lead the main board, while Banco de Chile added 3.0% in a strong session for lenders.
Lithium heavyweight SQM-B fell 0.8% in busy trade worth $27m, making it the most-traded stock as investors weighed demand uncertainty.
