Key Facts

S&P IPSA fell 0.8% to close at 11,451 as lithium heavyweight SQM-B dropped 4.1%

USD/CLP held near 913.30 pesos per dollar, a marginal rise that signals a calm currency session

SQM-B was the session’s weakest link, sliding 4.1% to 72,300 pesos (about US$79) after eight straight gains, as lithium futures fell on talk of a major Chinese mine restarting

Latam Airlines rose 2.8%, the standout gainer, as cheaper oil improved the outlook for fuel costs