Key Facts

The S&P IPSA, Chile’s main stock index, rose 1.76% to 11,538 points, ending just 0.8% below its 52-week high.

The Chilean peso firmed, with the US dollar slipping 0.24% to 912.82 pesos, still 5.9% below its 52-week peak.

Lithium giant SQM-B, the most-traded local name with US$33 million in turnover, added 0.8% on the session.

Retailers and consumer names led the gains, with Cencosud up 3.3% and Falabella rising 1.7% amid August inflation expectations.