Chile Market Report Headlines

Fri, Aug 3 2012

STXNEWS LATAM-Chile stocks jump on US jobs, Europe

Santiago's blue-chip IPSA stock index preliminarily ended 1.92 percent higher, on news U.S. employers increased hiring in July by the most in five months and on revived optimism that Europe was closer to action on its debt crisis.

Stocks, Markets 03 Aug 2012

Thu, Aug 2 2012

STXNEWS LATAM-Chile stocks fall back to December levels

Santiago's blue-chip IPSA stock index has dropped 1.41 p ercent, falling back to levels not seen since early December, as the European Central Bank disappointed investors who were hoping for immediate action to confront the euro zone debt crisis.

Stocks, Markets 02 Aug 2012

Wed, Aug 1 2012

STXNEWS LATAM-Chile stocks at lowest level since early Jan

Santiago's blue-chip IPSA stock index has ended at its lowest level since the beginning of the year, as investors are expecting local companies to continue reporting weak quarterly results.

Stocks, Markets 01 Aug 2012

Mon, Jul 30 2012

STXNEWS LATAM-Chile stocks dip as investors await earnings

Santiago's blue-chip IPSA stock index has ended a preliminary 0 .24 percent lower, as investors cautiously wait for local companies to report their quarterly earnings.

Stocks, Markets 30 Jul 2012

Fri, Jul 27 2012

STXNEWS LATAM-Chile stocks up on ECB optimism, energy weighs

Santiago's blue-chip IPSA stock index ended a preliminary 0.42 percent higher, breaking a six-day losing streak, as global stocks rallied on expectations the European Central Bank will tackle high borrowing costs hitting Spain and Italy.

Stocks, Markets 27 Jul 2012

Thu, Jul 26 2012

STXNEWS LATAM-Chile stocks fall on Endesa, Enersis nosedives

Santiago's blue-chip IPSA stock index sank a preliminary 1.29 percent, as major drops in two leading energy sector firms offset a rally in global stocks on hints the European Central Bank could take action to protect the euro zone.

Stocks, Markets 26 Jul 2012

Tue, Jul 24 2012

STXNEWS LATAM-Chile stocks down on Spain, Greece fears

Santiago's blue-chip IPSA stock index has preliminarily ended 0.38 percent lower, as Spain seemed headed closer to a full-scale bailout and Greece's euro zone membership veered into the danger zone. Shipper Vapores dropped 0.89 percent, integrated steel and iron ore producer Cap lost 1.21 percent, and industrial conglomerate Copec decreased 1.14 percent, according to data on the Santiago Stock Exchange's website.

Stocks, Markets 24 Jul 2012

Mon, Jul 23 2012

STXNEWS LATAM-Chile stocks drop on Spain bailout fears

Santiago's blue-chip IPSA stock index ended a preliminary 1.06 percent lower, in line with global equity markets, as reports that more regions in Spain may need financial aid fueled fears that the country may need a bailout.

Stocks, Markets 23 Jul 2012

Fri, Jul 20 2012

STXNEWS LATAM-Chile stocks drop on Spain fears

Santiago's blue-chip IPSA stock index has ended a preliminary 0.19 percent lower, in line with declining major overseas markets, as investors fretted over Spain's heavily indebted Valencia region asking for financial aid.

Stocks, Markets 20 Jul 2012

Thu, Jul 19 2012

STXNEWS LATAM-Chile stocks fall on profit-taking

Santiago's blue-chip IPSA stock index has ended a preliminary 0.31 percent lower after investors booked profits, especially in local power companies, despite strong corporate earnings abroad that boosted overseas markets.

Stocks, Markets 19 Jul 2012

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McCain, Biden coming together for Sedona, Arizona forum

These days Washington is not known for bipartisanship, but every now and then a breakthrough is made. It is noteworthy that Vice President Joe Biden, a Democrat, and Senator John McCain, a Republican, are appearing together at a forum in Sedona, Arizona on Friday.