Peso

Colombia's COLCAP fell 0.31% on August 3, 2026, with the peso weakening 0.37% against the dollar as a 6% decline in Brent crude prices negatively impacted Ecopetrol. The market and currency declines were attributed to the drop in oil prices.

Chile's S&P IPSA increased by 0.30% and the peso strengthened to 925.48 per dollar, driven by a global risk-on mood. Retail and bank stocks were the leading contributors to the market gains.

Colombia is implementing a program to accumulate up to $4 billion in international reserves to address the strengthening of the nation’s currency, which has reached a seven-year high. The initiative aims to weaken the peso to counter its elevated value.

Mexico's S&P/BMV IPC increased by 1.28% to 67,327, and the peso strengthened to 17.34 per dollar. The report was first published on The Rio Times.

The Merval index increased by 2.22% to 3,304,918, and the Argentine peso strengthened to 1,489 per dollar as bank and energy shares rose due to momentum from Milei's reforms.

Colombia's COLCAP index increased by 1.64% to 2,342, driven by oil strength, while the peso strengthened to 3,201 per dollar. The article was published on The Rio Times.

The COLCAP rose 0.15% due to steady oil, while the peso weakened 0.21% to 3,211 per dollar. The article is from The Rio Times.

The Philippine central bank intervened in a small way to defend the peso as it weakened to a record low, according to Governor Eli Remolona.

The Merval index fell 1.07% on July 27, 2026, as investors took profits in financial and energy sectors, reversing gains from recent record highs. The decline was reported by The Rio Times.

The COLCAP index declined 0.38% while the Colombian peso strengthened slightly, with oil price pressures counterbalancing demand for rate-haven assets. Ecopetrol was a leading performer during the session.

Chile's S&P IPSA closed at 10,951, driven by a 4% increase in BCI bank shares, while the peso weakened to 948.45 against the dollar.

Mexico's S&P/BMV IPC increased 0.21% to 66,384 on July 25, 2026, while the peso strengthened to 17.48 per dollar. The article was published by The Rio Times.

Colombia's COLCAP index fell 0.60% as oil prices declined, with Ecopetrol leading the market downturn. The peso strengthened slightly amid thin trading conditions.

Argentina's Merval index declined 1.78% due to a sell-off in Tesla's CEDEAR. The Argentine peso fell 0.43% to 1,489 per dollar.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expresses confidence that the central bank will act decisively to address the peso's record low against the US dollar, according to the president’s press officer.

The COLCAP index rose 0.13% to 2,301 and the Colombian peso strengthened to 3,256 per dollar, supported by stable crude prices and a broader risk-on market sentiment. The article was first published on The Rio Times.

Argentina's Merval rose 1.8% driven by energy and utility stocks, while the peso strengthened against the dollar. The article provides a market wrap with key movers.

Chile's S&P IPSA increased by 0.52% on July 22, 2026, driven by gains in SQM-B and BCI, while the peso weakened slightly. Copper prices stabilized after a challenging week for the lithium industry.

Mexico's S&P/BMV IPC rose 0.89%, driven by Banorte and Grupo México, with the peso remaining stable. The market experienced a calm session ahead of upcoming mid-month inflation data.

Colombia's COLCAP rose 0.58% led by Ecopetrol, while the peso weakened 0.09% against the dollar in a mixed Latin American market session.

Colombia's COLCAP fell 0.29% on Friday due to a stronger peso, which negatively impacted Ecopetrol. The peso's strength pressured the market, leading to the decline in the COLCAP index.

Colombia's COLCAP index fell 0.29% to 2,292.03 as the peso reached its strongest level since 2019. Grupo Sura's shares surged 48% due to heavy rebalancing flows.

Mexico's S&P/BMV IPC decreased by 0.07% and the peso weakened against the dollar on July 17, 2026, reflecting a quiet market session aligned with a soft US market performance the previous day. The article was first published on The Rio Times.

LATAM markets anticipate Brazil's retail sales data and Mexico's economic indicators. The Brazilian real remains stable, the Mexican peso rises, and global markets show mixed performance. Key B3 stock movers include PCAR3 rising 6.9% and ANIM3 falling 32.8%.

Colombia's COLCAP index fell 0.39% to 2,298.73, while the peso strengthened to 3,236 per dollar. Oil gains linked to U.S.-Iran strikes were cited as a supporting factor for the peso's performance.

Merval increased by 1.92% to 3,291,246 with financials leading the Milei reform trade. The peso remained stable at 1,476/USD, supported by a seven-year low in country risk.

Colombia's COLCAP decreased by 0.39% to 2,298.73 on July 14, 2026, influenced by softer oil prices and the performance of Ecopetrol. The article was first published on The Rio Times.

Colombia's COLCAP index rose 0.65% to 2,307.67, while the peso reached a 52-week low against the dollar, driven by oil-led risk appetite. The market performance was supported by financial factors linked to oil prices.

Argentina's Merval surged 2.43% to near 3.28 million points on July 13, driven by bank stocks, while country risk remained near an eight-year low linked to Milei.

The S&P IPSA rose 0.28% to 11,056.70 on July 14, 2026, driven by copper prices exceeding US$6.29/lb, which boosted the peso and industrial stocks, though SQM fell 2%.

Argentina's Merval rose 2.43% during a bridge-holiday session on July 13, 2026, with country risk approaching an 8-year low. Key entities included GGAL, YPF, Pampa, and the peso.

Chile's S&P IPSA remained above 11,000 as copper prices rose and the peso strengthened on July 10. SQM declined due to profit-taking.

Mexico's S&P/BMV IPC closed at 66,478 with a 0.55% increase on July 10, driven by cooling inflation boosting financials. The peso remained near 17.51 per dollar.

Colombia’s external debt ratio to GDP fell to 51.6% in April from 53.7% a year earlier, but the dollar value of its debt increased by $20bn to $247.7bn due to a stronger peso. The debt ratio decline mirrors levels seen in May 2020.

The Merval eased 1.32% on July 8 as Galicia and Aluar led profit-taking, despite country risk near an eight-year low and the peso remaining strong. The article was first published on The Rio Times.

Mexico's S&P/BMV IPC closed slightly lower at 66,615 on July 8, 2026, as a strong Cemex rally counterbalanced a decline in the airline sector. The Mexican peso remained stable near 17.56.

Colombia's COLCAP closed flat at 2,295.85 on July 7 as Bancolombia's gain offset a slipping Ecopetrol, while the peso held near 3,349 per dollar.

The Merval index rose 2.21%, country risk fell to 406bp — an eight-year low — and the peso strengthened to 1,485 per dollar following Caputo's debt roadmap. The developments were reported in The Rio Times.

Chile's S&P IPSA rose 0.57% to 10,883 on July 7, driven by gains in banks and retailers. The peso weakened to 928.57, while copper prices remained near $6.19.

COLCAP declined 0.25% to 2,290 on July 6, 2026, driven by an 8.5% drop in Ecopetrol and a decline in Bancolombia's Cibest due to weaker oil prices and pre-CPI data uncertainty.