Peso Holds Its Ground As Colombian Stocks Catch Their Breath
Colombia woke up to a familiar balance on Thursday: the peso trading near 3,888 per dollar and the main stock index hovering just below recent highs. Today’s official TRM is 3,879.80, putting the currency almost exactly where it stood yesterday.
The U.S. Dollar Index remains in the high-98s, firm enough to cap big emerging-market rallies, while oil has eased—usually a mild negative for a petro-linked currency like Colombia’s.
The story behind the story is the tug-of-war between a stronger dollar and still-healthy local carry. Banco de la República kept its policy rate at 9.25% late last month and its minutes signaled caution about cutting quickly as forward inflation stays sticky.
That supports the peso through yield, but the global backdrop—especially a steady dollar—prevents an outright surge. Equities tell a similar tale: the MSCI COLCAP closed around 1,875 on Wednesday and was indicated near 1,858 early today, suggesting consolidation rather than reversal.
Technically, USD/COP is at a decision point. On the 4-hour chart, momentum has stabilized (RSI mid-50s; MACD flattening), pointing to a gentle bid within a tight range.
On the daily chart, the trend looks broadly sideways; traders are watching 3,900–3,920 as near-term resistance and 3,860–3,875 as support. A decisive close above resistance would argue for a stronger dollar move; a failure keeps range-trading intact.
Colombia Markets Pause as Global Signals Guide Next Move
For equities, the daily COLCAP trend has cooled after a multi-month climb, but the 4-hour profile shows buyers willing to defend the 1,858–1,860 area. A break above roughly 1,885 would reopen the path to the highs.
Why it matters to readers outside Colombia: the peso is behaving like a barometer of global risk. When oil softens and the dollar stays firm, the currency trades sideways; when risk appetite improves and U.S. yields ease, the carry advantage reasserts itself.
Today’s setup keeps both FX and stocks in “wait-and-see” mode. What changes the narrative next are surprises in U.S. data or Fed messaging, fresh oil headlines, and any new corporate news—especially in energy and financials—that can tip Colombia’s market from consolidation to trend.
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| Instrument | Last | Change | YoY | Prev. | High | Low | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLCAP | 2,566.31 | +0.71% | — | 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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