The Mexican peso experienced a slight increase on Thursday morning. This stability follows the release of local inflation figures.
These figures bolstered expectations that the central bank will continue to lower its benchmark interest rate. Currently, the spot exchange rate stands at 19.8234 pesos per dollar.
This reflects a modest gain of 1.56 cents, or 0.08%, compared to yesterday’s closing rate of 19.8390 pesos per dollar, according to the Bank of Mexico (Banxico).
The dollar’s price fluctuates within a range, peaking at 19.8990 and dipping to a low of 19.7542 pesos. Meanwhile, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar against a basket of six currencies, fell by 0.26% to 104.16 points.
In addition, inflation in Mexico rose to 4.69% in the first half of October, while the core inflation rate moderated to 3.87%.
This core figure marks its lowest level since February 2021, reinforcing the belief that Banxico may continue to cut interest rates.
In the United States, weekly jobless claims unexpectedly dropped to 227,000. Additionally, the yield on ten-year Treasury bonds decreased by 2.8 basis points to 4.21%.
Recently, the peso faced pressure due to rising Treasury yields and concerns over Donald Trump’s potential return as U.S. president. These factors had previously pushed the exchange rate above 20 pesos per dollar.
Overall, these developments highlight the ongoing dynamics in both local and international markets. They emphasize the importance of inflation trends and monetary policy decisions in shaping currency values.
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