Chilean Stocks Bounce Back as Investors Bet on Stability and Exports

Chile’s main stock market index, the S&P IPSA, climbed nearly 0.9% to 8,180.09 CLP on July 31, 2025, rebounding from recent lows and showing clear signs of renewed confidence among local and foreign investors.

The day’s gain followed a period of sideways trading and weak sentiment, but a combination of strong technical signals and changing global tides pushed the market higher.

Banks and exporters led the advance. Banco de Chile jumped 2.62%, boosted by a weaker peso that made local exporters more attractive to investors.

Cía Sud Americana de Vapores, a shipping firm, rose 1.20%, riding a wave of global trade activity. Other notable gainers included Engie Energia Chile and LATAM Airlines, reflecting sector rotation and a hunt for value.

On the losing side, Quinenco SA and Aguas Andinas dropped, hit by rising import costs and slow local demand. Retailers like Falabella and Cencosud were also under pressure, as higher inflation squeezed household spending.

Volume picked up sharply, confirming that investors were buying rather than just watching from the sidelines. The Chile ETF traded abroad also saw inflows, a clear sign that the mood shifted not just locally but internationally.

The charts confirm this turnaround. On the daily chart, the IPSA bounced forcefully off a well-tested support level. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) climbed toward 50, showing improving momentum.

The MACD—a key trend indicator—crossed into positive territory for the first time in weeks. Bollinger Bands expanded, signaling that new volatility (and possible opportunity) returned to the market.

Shorter-term charts tell the same story. Higher lows and a break above resistance suggest this move may have legs, especially if global risk sentiment stays positive.

Longer-term, the weekly chart shows Chile’s uptrend is intact, though still vulnerable if new shocks—like US copper tariffs or mining incidents—disrupt the picture.

International benchmarks help put this move in context. While Brazil’s Bovespa stayed flat, Chile’s market outperformed, attracting buyers looking for resilient, export-driven economies.

Volume and liquidity indicators, like the global liquidity index shown in market charts, improved after previous steep declines, reflecting a broader willingness by global investors to take on risk again.