Colombian Peso Holds Firm as Stocks Climb on Debt Strategy
TradingView charts and DANE reports show USD/COP steady at 3,924.13 this morning. The rate closed at 3,923.97 on September 10, down 0.39 percent. It ranged from 3,910.55 low to 3,940.22 high during the session.
The dollar index ended at 97.85, up 0.06 percent. This mild dollar gain tempers peso moves. Yet, the peso gains 2.35 percent monthly and 6.87 percent year-to-date. Such strength helps Colombian exporters manage costs.
August inflation hits 5.10 percent, up from 4.90 percent. Housing and food costs fuel the rise. The central bank holds rates at 9.25 percent. This policy supports peso value for trade deals.
Colombia launches eurobonds due 2028, 2032, and 2036. BNP Paribas, BBVA, and Citigroup lead the effort. The move follows $5 billion dollar bond buybacks. It cuts currency risks for businesses.
Lawmakers eye COP 45 trillion cuts for 2026 budget. The fiscal gap reaches 7.1 percent of GDP. Andi stresses action to dodge tax hikes. These steps build trust for merchant partnerships.
The COLCAP index advances 0.28 percent to 1,873.17 on September 10. It beats Mexico’s IPC down 0.31 percent but lags Argentina’s Merval up 5.60 percent. Brazil’s Ibovespa rises 0.52 percent. Year-to-date, COLCAP jumps 35.4 percent.
Bancolombia tops winners, hitting near-record highs on momentum. Mineros surges 34.9 percent monthly, Canacol 23.6 percent. Nutresa leads losers, falling 4.43 percent to 143,140. Suramericana drops 1.96 percent to 44,000. Colombiana slides 1.67 percent to 17,700.
Daily USD/COP chart consolidates below 50-day SMA at 3,950. The 200-day SMA stands at 4,000, marking downtrend. RSI reads 45, neutral on momentum. MACD flattens post-bearish cross.
Bollinger Bands tighten near 20-day SMA, signaling low volatility. Support sits at 3,910, resistance at 3,940. Volume holds average, confirming balance. Fibonacci 61.8 percent level eyes 3,900 support.
Four-hour USD/COP stays above 20-period EMA at 3,925. RSI falls to 42, hinting oversold. MACD histogram contracts, slowing declines. This pattern backs peso resilience.
COLCAP daily chart holds above 50-day MA at 1,750. RSI at 65 approaches overbought yet upholds trend. MACD builds bullish expansion. Bollinger upper band widens, noting volatility.
Support lies at 1,864, resistance at 1,876. Volume backs sector gains. Fibonacci 38.2 percent targets 1,900 potential.The yellow Global Liquidity Index NDQ line climbs steadily.
It sums central bank balances worldwide. Rising liquidity eases funding for emerging trades like Colombia’s. Traders value this setup. Stable peso aids imports, stock rises fuel investments. Fiscal plans promise solid ground for business ties.
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| Instrument | Last | Change | YoY | Prev. | High | Low | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLCAP | 2,565.55 | +0.68% | — | 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 |
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