Colcap
Coverage of Colcap in the Nexus archive.
- Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — July 24, 2026
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.
- LatAm Pre-Open — Thursday, July 23, 2026
Brent stabilizes above $84 as the dollar firms. The article discusses the overnight market activity and prepares for the opening of several Latin American stock indices including Ibovespa, Mexbol, IPSA, Merval, and COLCAP.
- Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — July 22, 2026
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.
- Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — July 20, 2026
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 Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — July 18, 2026
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 Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — July 17, 2026
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.
- Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — July 16, 2026
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.
- Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — July 15, 2026
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 Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — July 14, 2026
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.
- Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — July 13, 2026
COLCAP rose 0.65% to 2,307.67 as the USD/COP currency pair approached a 52-week low of 3,242, driven by oil prices, carry trade activity, and capital inflows.
- Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — July 9, 2026
Colombia's COLCAP rose 0.81% on July 8, 2026, driven by a US-Iran oil price surge and a stronger peso. The market gains were led by companies like Nutresa, Grupo Bolivar, and Celsia.
- Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — July 8, 2026
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.
- Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — July 7, 2026
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.
- Colombia’s Stock Market Rises as the Peso Holds Firm Near Cycle Lows
Colombia's COLCAP stock index rose 1.57% on July 3 as the peso held near its 52-week low and Brent crude prices increased.
- Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — July 4, 2026
Colombia's equity index (COLCAP) closed flat near its 52-week range while the peso reached a six-year high of 3,367, driven by rate-driven carry attracting foreign capital.
- Colombia’s Stocks Hold Flat as the Peso Surges on Weak US Jobs Data
Colombia's COLCAP stock index remained nearly unchanged, rising 0.01% to 2,260, while the peso gained approximately 2% against the dollar following a weak US jobs report. The dollar fell to around 3,360 pesos as a result of the economic data.
- Colombia’s Market Slips as Ecopetrol Sinks While ETB Soars to a One-Year High
Colombia's COLCAP index fell 0.41% as Ecopetrol dropped over 5%, while ETB rose nearly 16% to a one-year high. The market decline was driven by Ecopetrol's performance despite ETB's gains.
- Colombian Stocks Ease as the Central Bank Lifts Rates to 12 Percent
Colombian stocks declined as the central bank increased interest rates to 12% to combat inflation. The COLCAP index fell 0.75% to 2,269 on June 30 following the rate hike.
- Colombian Stocks Rebound as the Election Question Finally Closes
Colombia's COLCAP stock index rose 1.09% to 2,286 on June 26, rebounding from a three-day decline after the runoff election as de la Espriella's win was certified. The stock exchange was closed on Monday.
- Colombia’s Stock Market Steadies as the Election Storm Clears
Colombia's stock market (COLCAP) declined 0.42% to 2,261 on June 25 as a recount confirmed de la Espriella's election win and his rival conceded. The peso strengthened, signaling the post-election selloff is stabilizing.
- Colombia’s Stock Market Falls a Third Day as the Peso Softens
Colombia's stock market index COLCAP dropped 3.24% to 2,271 on June 24 for a third consecutive day, driven by political risk from a recount demand by a losing candidate. The peso weakened for the first time during the decline, indicating spreading caution beyond shares.
- Colombia’s Stock Market Falls Again but the Peso Holds Firm
Colombia's COLCAP stock index fell 1.93% to 2,347 on June 23, continuing a decline after a pre-election rally following a close runoff election. The Colombian peso strengthened to a multi-year high amid the stock market drop, indicating profit-taking rather than a capital flight.
- Latin American Pulse for Saturday, June 20, 2026
Colombia's COLCAP rose 4.02% to a record high ahead of a runoff election, while Argentina's Merval declined following MSCI's rejection of its upgrade. Both events are highlighted in the Latin American Pulse report.
- Colombia’s Stock Market Soars Past 2,500 in a Pre-Runoff Surge
Colombia's COLCAP stock market index rose 4.02% to 2,502.96 on June 19, surpassing the 2,500 level for the first time amid investor optimism ahead of the June 21 runoff election.
- Colombia’s Stock Market Surges to a Fresh High as Banks Lead Before the Vote
Colombia's stock market index COLCAP surged to a fresh multi-month high on June 18, driven by gains in the banking sector ahead of a market-friendly June 21 runoff election. The index rose 1.22% to 2,406.14.
- Colombia’s Stock Market Pauses After Its Record Run
Colombia's COLCAP stock index fell 0.65% to 2,371 after returning from a holiday, marking a brief pause following its record performance. The decline occurred as the June 21 runoff election approached.
- Colombia’s Stock Market Powers to New Highs Before the Runoff
Colombia's COLCAP stock market index surged 3.99% to 2,387, marking a fourth consecutive gain and reaching fresh highs amid growing optimism ahead of the June 21 election runoff.
- Colombia’s Stock Market Breaks Out to Fresh Highs on a Three-Day Run
Colombia's stock market, as measured by the COLCAP index, rose 1.44% to 2,295 on Thursday, marking a third consecutive day of gains driven by election optimism and a softer dollar. The article was first published on The Rio Times.
- Colombia’s Stock Market Keeps Climbing While the Region Pauses
Colombia's COLCAP stock index rose 0.45% to 2,263 on Wednesday, marking a second consecutive gain amid steadier oil prices and election optimism, while regional markets remained cautious.
- Colombia’s Stock Market Snaps Back as Oil Steadies and the Region Bounces
Colombia's COLCAP stock market rose 2.71% to 2,252, driven by steady oil prices and Ecopetrol's leadership in a recovering Latin America.
- Colombia’s Stock Market Falls as Oil and a Strong Dollar Weigh
Colombia's COLCAP stock index fell 1.58% to 2,193 due to weaker oil prices and a strong dollar. The peso remained firmer than most regional currencies despite the market decline.
- Colombia’s Colcap Falls 1.58% to 2,193 as Oil Drags the Index Lower
Colombia's Colcap index fell 1.58% to 2,192.97 on June 5 as oil prices slid about 2%, weighing on the energy-heavy index. The peso remained stable during the decline.