The Mexican peso maintained a stable footing against the U.S. dollar on the morning of November 7, 2025, trading at approximately 18.58 pesos per dollar, a slight appreciation from the previous day’s close.
This steadiness follows a minor dip in the USD/MXN pair during November 6, where the rate ended at 18.58, down 0.09% amid reduced volatility and anticipation of Banxico’s monetary policy decision. Overnight trading exhibited minimal fluctuations, reflecting global caution ahead of central bank announcements.
Fundamentally, the peso’s performance underscores Mexico’s commitment to fiscal discipline and credible central bank strategies, which have supported carry trade resilience despite broader emerging market pressures.
Market makers, including those from Deutsche Bank, forecast a year-end rate near 18.25, citing these prudent policies as key buffers against political uncertainties.
However, the currency has faced headwinds from U.S. dollar dynamics and trade relations, weakening 1.32% over the past month. In the stock arena, the S&P/BMV IPC index closed November 6 at 63,093 points, down 0.45%, with trading volume at 140.7 million shares.
Falling stocks outnumbered risers, driven by losses in industrials and consumer sectors, though the index remains near recent highs, buoyed by liquidity in large caps and optimism in health care initiatives.
Top gainers included Megacable Holdings (MEGACPO) at +1.29%, Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua (GCC) at +0.92%, Corporación Inmobiliaria Vesta (VESTA) at +0.74%, Genomma Lab Internacional (LABB) at +0.73%, and Orbia Advance Corporation (ORBIA) at +0.71%.
Leading losers were Promotora y Operadora de Infraestructura (PINFRA) at -2.15%, Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte (OMAB) at -1.92%, Qualitas Controladora (Q) at -1.86%, Grupo Bimbo (BIMBOA) at -1.85%, and Becle (CUERVO) at -1.81%.
Technically, the USD/MXN displays a downward trend on both daily and four-hour charts, signaling peso strength with support at 18.50. The IPC shows upward bias but recent consolidation, with potential for gains above 63,500.
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) eased to 99.69, contributing to the peso’s relative firmness amid reassessed Federal Reserve expectations. Overall, markets reflect balanced sentiment, favoring disciplined economic approaches over expansive fiscal experiments.
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| Instrument | Last | Change | YoY | Prev. | High | Low | Volume |
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| IPC MEX | 71,393.57 | +0.43% | +13.16% | 71,087.56 | 71,469 | 70,635 | 145,640,378 |
| USD/MXN | 18.60 | -0.84% | +0.04% | 18.76 | 18.81 | 18.57 | — |
| WALMEX | 54.20 | +1.18% | -12.80% | 53.57 | 55.04 | 52.81 | 15,444,873 |
| GMEXICO | 217.12 | -0.86% | +38.23% | 219.01 | 220.80 | 215.96 | 6,225,269 |
| FEMSA | 241.99 | +0.16% | +39.35% | 241.60 | 242.40 | 237.05 | 1,167,481 |
| CEMEX | 20.15 | -0.20% | +6.60% | 20.19 | 20.29 | 19.93 | 13,558,971 |
| GFNORTE | 209.00 | -0.97% | +17.77% | 211.04 | 213.69 | 206.78 | 5,997,948 |
| BIMBO | 70.99 | +2.04% | +9.26% | 69.57 | 71.27 | 68.09 | 3,196,042 |
| TELEVISA | 8.84 | -0.11% | -14.92% | 8.85 | 8.88 | 8.52 | 5,460,712 |
| AMX | 23.93 | +1.27% | +13.98% | 23.63 | 24.03 | 23.40 | 22,853,320 |
| GAP | 438.94 | -0.74% | +9.69% | 442.23 | 446.49 | 435.00 | 716,186 |
| ASUR | 263.81 | -0.23% | -14.47% | 264.42 | 266.36 | 259.76 | 48,123 |
| OMA | 255.55 | -0.09% | +4.68% | 255.79 | 258.41 | 251.31 | 752,957 |
| KOF | 213.21 | -0.94% | +29.11% | 215.23 | 219.99 | 209.68 | 1,087,870 |
| GRUMA | 262.18 | +2.45% | -18.38% | 255.91 | 262.98 | 255.29 | 379,484 |
| KIMBER | 39.66 | +0.46% | +12.91% | 39.48 | 40.02 | 39.30 | 3,438,027 |
| AMX ADR | 25.72 | +2.43% | +10.53% | 25.11 | 25.77 | 24.90 | 2,491,825 |
— For the complete picture, read our in-depth guide: Mexico Economy 2026: GDP, Peso, Nearshoring, Banxico and Trade
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