Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — July 15, 2026
- Colombia’s MSCI COLCAP eased 0.39% on Tuesday, closing at 2,298.73 points.
- The dip came despite a stronger peso, with the dollar down 0.82% to about 3,236.
- Trading stayed within a narrow range through the session.
- Oil prices and heavyweight Ecopetrol remain the main macro anchor.
- The index held near the middle of its recent range.
Colombia’s MSCI COLCAP eased 0.39% on Tuesday to close at 2,298.73, slipping modestly even as the peso strengthened against a broadly softer dollar.
The session in one read
The COLCAP ended Tuesday down 0.39% at 2,298.73 points, drifting within a tight band for most of the session. Colombian equities lacked a strong domestic catalyst, and the modest decline came even as the peso firmed, leaving the day a quiet one of consolidation.
The index is narrow and oil-heavy, so the tone was set less by breadth than by the direction of crude and the state-controlled producer Ecopetrol, which carries enough weight to move the whole board.
The day’s numbers
| Instrument | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| MSCI COLCAP | 2,298.73 | −0.39% |
| S&P 500 | 7,544 | +0.38% |
| USD/COP | 3,235.96 | −0.82% |
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205,430.33
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68,929.72
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10,969.16
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2,566.28
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| Instrument | Last | Change | YoY | Prev. | High | Low | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLCAP | 2,566.28 | -0.55% | — | 9.04 | 9.05 | 9.02 | 4,133 |
| USD/COP | 3,140 | +0.03% | -22.04% | 3,139 | 3,141 | 3,105 | — |
| BRENT | 88.88 | -0.03% | +34.42% | 88.91 | 90.07 | 88.12 | 29,713 |
| WTI | 83.11 | -0.11% | +31.57% | 83.20 | 84.35 | 82.40 | 166,848 |
| ECOPETROL | 16.92 | -0.53% | +98.01% | 17.01 | 17.05 | 16.79 | 737,591 |
| BANCOLOMBIA | 95.87 | -2.18% | +96.15% | 98.01 | 100.36 | 95.73 | 188,740 |
| GRUPO AVAL | 5.40 | +2.66% | +76.89% | 5.26 | 5.49 | 5.32 | 146,447 |
| TECNOGLASS | 42.30 | -1.10% | -48.04% | 42.77 | 42.73 | 42.05 | 60,908 |
| CREDICORP | 375.17 | -0.49% | +49.60% | 377.00 | 384.43 | 372.27 | 88,375 |
| BUENAVENTURA | 34.45 | -1.02% | +88.07% | 34.80 | 35.62 | 34.33 | 275,831 |
| SOUTHERN COPPER | 193.97 | -0.26% | +104.01% | 194.48 | 199.36 | 192.59 | 367,102 |
The day’s movers
Oil is the macro anchor for Colombian equities, and with crude prices steady and no fresh domestic driver, the market lacked direction and gave back a small amount of ground. The move was shallow and unaccompanied by any spike in volumes.
Why it moved
The main story was macro rather than any single stock: a quiet session for equities against a firmer currency and steady commodity prices.
The currency
The peso strengthened, with the dollar easing 0.82% to about 3,236, near the stronger end of its 52-week range. A firmer currency reflects the softer global dollar and steadier commodity prices, cushioning the day’s equity softness for foreign investors.
The technical picture
At 2,298.73, the COLCAP is holding near the middle of its recent range. The index has spent recent weeks consolidating; current levels keep it in balance, with oil prices and the peso the two variables most likely to force the next move.
What to watch next
Crude prices and Ecopetrol’s trajectory remain the dominant forces for Colombian equities, alongside the peso and the fiscal and political backdrop.
The read for investors
The COLCAP remains one of the region’s more concentrated and oil-sensitive benchmarks, which makes crude and Ecopetrol the variables to watch above all else. Tuesday’s quiet slip, set against a firmer peso, left the balance of risks roughly where it was: an index in consolidation, waiting on oil, the fiscal debate and the political calendar for its next real move. For now, the currency is doing more of the talking than the equities, and that is likely to remain the case until crude picks a direction.
Reported for The Rio Times — Colombia market wrap. Filed Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Figures: RT end-of-day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What did Colombia's MSCI COLCAP index do on Tuesday?
It eased 0.39%, closing at 2,298.73 points.
How did the Colombian peso perform against the dollar that day?
The peso strengthened, with the dollar down 0.82% to about 3,236.
What are the main factors driving Colombian equities right now?
Oil prices and heavyweight Ecopetrol remain the main macro anchor for the index.
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