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[^3]\n\nThe Central Bank of Chile reported that the economy contracted 1.7% in July, which was the largest monthly decline since 2022. [^4]\n\nChile's Ipsos Consumer Confidence Index fell 4.0 points in August to 38.1 units, the country's lowest reading since February 2023. [^5]\n\nThe Manufacturing Production Index (IPMan) declined 4.9% over twelve months, primarily due to a 25.9% year-on-year drop in the manufacture of coke and petroleum refining products. [^6]\n\nThe Mining Production Index (IPMin) decreased 7.2% year-on-year, driven by a 10.7% drop in metal mining activity. [^7]\n\nThe seasonally adjusted economic activity series decreased by 1.7% from June 2026 and by 2.1% over the last twelve months. [^8]\n\nThe decline in economic growth was primarily caused by a 9.3% contraction in the mining sector, with services and industry contributing smaller declines of -0.7% and unspecified amounts respectively. [^9]\n\nThe unseasonalized Imacec series decreased by 1.7% compared to the previous month and by 2.1% over the last 12 months. [^10]\n\nSevere storms temporarily paralyzed some mining operations, contributing significantly to the economic contraction. [^11]\n\nThe 1.7% contraction exceeded the median forecast of -0.6% from economists surveyed by Bloomberg. 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