Chile stocks weekly recap: IPSA sinks 5% as oil shock hits Santiago, rate bets wobble
Chile’s S&P CLX IPSA index fell 5.2% this week, closing Friday at 10,312.05 after steep losses earlier. Banks and consumer stocks remained pressured, while a flat February CPI and slower annual inflation offered little relief. The peso weakened to 911.62 per dollar amid oil-driven currency stress. Investors are watching the central bank’s next policy meeting on March 24.