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Investigation against the Fed weakens dollar and lifts gold to record
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The US Department of Justice opened a criminal investigation against Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, raising fears over the central bank's independence and shaking global markets. The dollar fell to lows as gold hit a new all-time high. In Chile, the Ipsa reached a record driven by copper.
Teck's Quebrada Blanca mine reported a 92% drop in losses during the first quarter of 2026, reaching US$8 million. Copper sales grew significantly driven by higher production and metal prices.
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The US currency closed lower on Monday in Chile after two sessions of sharp gains. The exchange rate reached $916.50 amid anticipation for the US inflation data.
Building on its strong start to 2026, copper prices hit new highs on January 6, surpassing US$6 per pound on New York Comex and US$13,000 per ton on London Metal Exchange amid supply tightness and robust demand. Chile benefits fiscally, but experts caution on volatility.
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Copper prices opened 2026 at historical highs, trading at US$5.7 per pound, according to the Chilean Copper Commission (Cochilco). This marks a 0.54% increase from the end of 2025 and occurs amid declining global inventories. The metal, essential for the energy transition and artificial intelligence, keeps boosting Chile's exports.
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