Share: Mexican Peso extends its rally, capitalizing on a weaker USD. Mexico’s GDP growth aligns with expectations and might refrain Banxico’s officials from easing monetary policy. Mixed US economic data, with improving business activity but a downturn in Manufacturing PMI, weighed on the USD/MXN pair. Mexican Peso (MXN) is set to finish the
© Reuters The Mexican peso’s recent surge against the US dollar took a breather today with the pair ticking up to 17.18, despite a general weakness in the dollar across Forex markets. Investors are closely watching Mexico’s economic indicators, such as retail sales and mid-November inflation data, which are expected to influence the Bank of
Share: Mexican Peso’s advance against the US Dollar halts, with USD/MXN bouncing from recent lows despite broad-based USD weakness. Banxico officials hint at a less restrictive monetary policy yet suggest gradual rate cuts. Upbeat US economic data and Federal Reserve officials’ resistance to early rate cuts propelled the USD/MXN up move. Mexican Peso
Share: Mexican Peso climbed on Friday, but the USD/MXN shows weekly losses of more than 1%.. Banxico’s decision to maintain interest rates at 11.25% and a shift in language hinting at less hawkish future policy impacts the Peso. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell commented that the Fed would not hesitate to adjust monetary
The Bank of Mexico chose to keep its highest benchmark policy rate at 11.25%, as expected, at its November 2023 meeting. This decision, the fifth consecutive pause, follows a series of 15 rate hikes since June 2021. Although annual headline inflation eased slightly in October to 4.26% from 4.45% in September, it remains high. Inflation
Share: Mexican Peso gains as US Nonfarm Payrolls expand by only 150K, missing the 180K forecast. Weak US jobs report fuels speculation of multiple Fed rate cuts in 2024, as futures markets indicate. USD/MXN reacts to US labor market cooling, with the Peso hitting a two-month high and US Dollar Index falling. Mexican
© Reuters. The Japanese yen, the world’s third most-traded currency, is underperforming, facing similar challenges as the Turkish lira and Argentinian peso over the past decade, according to George Saravelos of Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE:). Key factors such as weak yields and external accounts are pushing down the yen’s value. This year, the yen’s losses
Share: Mexican Peso extends its gains and is set to finish below the 18.12 mark. Mexico’s trade deficit widens, but Peso holds gains amidst flight to safety in markets. US inflation data justifies higher interest rates, but the market is skeptical of the Fed raising rates past the current range. Mexican Peso (MXN)
Share: Mexican Peso stays defensive, posting over 1% weekly loss vs. the US Dollar. August Retail Sales in Mexico show a mixed picture, with gains over the year but a monthly plunge and signs of deceleration. Geopolitical risks cap Peso’s gains, including tensions in the Middle East and US military base attacks. Mexican
Share: Mexican Peso stalls the USD/MXN rally towards 18.00, as the pair clings to losses of 0.02%. The University of Michigan consumer sentiment indicates growing pessimism amongst Americans as inflation expectations rise. Dovish comments from Fed officials, including Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker, suggest a rate hike pause. Mexican Peso (MXN) calmly stands off
