Peso

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.

Argentine equities rose as the reform trade continued, with banks led by Galicia outperforming a weaker energy sector. The peso remained near its strongest level in a year.

Chile's S&P IPSA rose slightly on July 6, driven by gains in Banco Santander and SQM, but a weaker peso and declining copper prices limited the market's advance.

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.

Mexico's IPC closed flat at 67,060 on July 3 as the US declined to renew USMCA. ASUR fell 2.2%, and the peso remained near 17.45.

Argentine equities closed with a 0.37% increase on July 3, driven by YPF's 2.1% rise on $3 million turnover. The Argentine peso remained near 1,488 at the weak end of its trading band.

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.

Chile's IPSA fell 0.18% on July 2 but remained above recent levels as copper prices and the peso stayed stable. The stock index maintained its breakout despite the minor decline.

Chile's IPSA stock index declined 0.26% to 10,812 on July 1 after a three-day rally, with copper prices and a stable peso supporting the market trend. The index had previously reached 10,827 during the rally.

Chile's IPSA rose 0.71% to 10,840 on June 30, marking a third consecutive gain as stronger copper prices and a stable peso supported mining companies. The index broke through a weeks-long resistance level during this rally.

Argentina's Merval index declined slightly by 0.26% to 3,168,607 on June 30, marking a pause after a three-day recovery. The peso remained stable near 1,479, and the reform trade remained intact.

Chile's IPSA stock index rose 0.53% to 10,763 on June 26, marking a second consecutive gain driven by stronger copper prices and a steadying peso. The exchange was closed on Monday, but mining companies benefited from the improved copper market.

Argentina's Merval stock index rose 1.71% to 3,176,750 on June 29, marking a third consecutive recovery day from recent lows, with the peso remaining stable and the market rebound orderly.

Chile's stock market rose 0.53% to 10,763 for a second consecutive day, driven by firm copper prices that boosted mining companies and a steadying peso after last week's decline.

Mexico's IPC stock index surged 1.72% to 67,416 on June 25, ending a six-day losing streak. The rally followed a soft US inflation reading that eased concerns over interest rates, with the peso remaining stable.

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.