IBOV 186,595.60 ▲ 0.74% IPSA 11,357.82 ▼ 0.21% IPC MEX 63,133.88 ▼ 0.38% MERVAL 2,998,956 ▼ 0.76% COLCAP 2,565.55 ▲ 0.68% BVL PERÚ 59,344.04 ▲ 0.31% USD/BRL5.11▼ 0.58% USD/MXN17.22▼ 0.06% USD/CLP946.95▼ 1.30% USD/COP3,198▲ 0.73% USD/PEN3.38— 0.00% USD/ARS1,514▼ 0.03% USD/UYU40.14▼ 0.05% USD/PYG5,926▲ 0.34% USD/BOB10.95▲ 10.05% USD/DOP59.26▲ 0.87% USD/CRC443.27▼ 0.27% USD/GTQ7.63▼ 0.05% USD/HNL26.86▲ 0.03% USD/NIO36.62— 0.00% USD/VES850.29▲ 0.21% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD6.76▲ 0.17% EUR/BRL5.86▼ 0.82% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73% IBOV 186,595.60 ▲ 0.74% IPSA 11,357.82 ▼ 0.21% IPC MEX 63,133.88 ▼ 0.38% MERVAL 2,998,956 ▼ 0.76% COLCAP 2,565.55 ▲ 0.68% BVL PERÚ 59,344.04 ▲ 0.31% USD/BRL 5.16 ▲ 0.01% USD/MXN 17.06 ▼ 0.24% USD/CLP 913.98 ▲ 0.04% USD/COP 3,140 ▲ 0.03% USD/PEN 3.36 ▼ 0.66% USD/ARS 1,493 ▲ 0.10% USD/UYU 40.27 ▲ 1.24% USD/PYG 5,939 ▲ 1.68% USD/BOB 11.64 ▼ 0.76% USD/DOP 58.34 ▲ 1.25% USD/CRC 445.92 ▲ 0.89% USD/GTQ 7.62 ▲ 2.21% USD/HNL 26.79 ▲ 1.57% USD/NIO 36.62 ▲ 0.69% USD/VES 762.44 ▼ 0.13% USD/PAB 1.00 — 0.00% USD/BZD 2.00 — 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD 6.70 ▲ 0.61% EUR/BRL 5.95 ▲ 1.01% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73%
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Colombian Peso Weakens Sharply Amid Rising Dollar Demand and Technical Breakouts

By · July 29, 2025 · 2 min read

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According to TradingView data from July 29, 2025, the Colombian Peso (COP) faced significant depreciation against the U.S. dollar, closing around 4,181.4 COP per USD.

The previous day saw notable volatility, with the exchange rate briefly surging toward resistance at 4,224.6 COP before settling slightly lower. Technical indicators clearly illustrated a robust weakening trend.

The daily chart indicated this trend began intensifying after July 24, with price crossing critical moving averages (MA), notably the 50-day and 100-day. Momentum picked up as traders reacted to bullish technical signals.

RSI (Relative Strength Index) readings reached 68.62, close to the traditional overbought threshold of 70. This suggests buying momentum may slow down soon.

Simultaneously, MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) pointed sharply upward, confirming strong bullish sentiment. Intraday analysis on the 4-hour chart further supported these signals.

Colombian Peso Weakens Sharply Amid Rising Dollar Demand and Technical Breakouts
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Here, the RSI notably climbed to 79.76, a clearly overbought territory, signaling the potential for a short-term correction. The MACD also confirmed upward momentum, but the high RSI might indicate caution ahead.

The Global Liquidity Index (NDQ), tracked by the yellow line on the charts, highlighted increased market liquidity. This rise corresponds with heightened speculative activity and inflows into USD-denominated assets.

Fundamentally, market sentiment shifted due to increased U.S. fiscal spending plans. This raised concerns among traders about inflationary pressure, boosting the dollar’s appeal as a protective hedge.

Higher U.S. yields and cautious global sentiment reinforced demand for safe-haven assets, exacerbating pressure on emerging currencies like the COP. Volume analysis confirmed heavy buying activity, underpinning recent sharp movements.

This trend might persist unless upcoming economic data significantly changes trader expectations. Going forward, investors will closely monitor U.S. inflation data and Federal Reserve statements.

These events could provide signals about future dollar strength and guide market direction. Traders remain cautious as technical indicators suggest a near-term correction might temper the peso’s ongoing decline.

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