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Chilean AFPs' US swap bets trigger billions in losses as rates rise

Chilean pension funds (AFPs) collectively bet on US interest rate swaps, which backfired as US rates rose, causing billions in losses. Fondo E, the most conservative, fell 10.39% real in January. This highlights systemic risk in pension fund investment strategies and potential broader financial stability concerns.

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BioBío Chile3 days agoCL, USCredibility 16%View source

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Mosaic Score6.5
Model confidence0.5
Significance0.8
Source credibility0.2

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