In 2024, Latin America’s stock markets will show varied trends. Brazil’s Ibovespa and Mexico’s S&P/BMV IPC index declined by 3.85% and 3.44% respectively.
Peru, Argentina, Chile, and Colombia’s stock exchanges recorded gains between 4.07% and 9.14%, Bloomberg reports.
This period of fluctuation coincides with significant gains in U.S. markets, driven by tech companies and artificial intelligence advancements.
The Dow Jones Industrial, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all noted increases, with the Nasdaq leading at 7.20%.
The Latin American stock markets’ performance, particularly post-pandemic, has been remarkable, fueled by a commodities supercycle.
Notably, markets in Mexico and Brazil have shown considerable growth, with Argentina especially gaining attention post-governmental change.
However, measured in dollars, the indices’ historical highs are yet unreachable due to political uncertainties in the region.
Colombia presents a unique case. Its Colcap index, still below its 2010 peak, has risen by 6.60% since January.
Challenges such as pension reform uncertainty, legal ambiguities, and regulatory changes pose risks to the capital market.
Yet, Credicorp Capital maintains a cautiously optimistic view for 2024, anticipating a positive year for stocks with expected monetary policy easing by the Banco de la República.
Latin American stock markets in 2024 exhibit contrast, reflecting global trends and local factors shaping each country’s dynamics.
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| Instrument | Last | Change | YoY | Prev. | High | Low | Volume |
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| IBOV | 165,507.10 | -1.44% | +19.56% | 167,921.80 | 178,526 | 175,157 | — |
| USD/BRL | 5.34 | -1.32% | -0.84% | 5.42 | 5.42 | 5.30 | — |
| SELIC | 13.75% | — | — | — | — | — | |
| PETR4 | 53.31 | -1.06% | +77.70% | 53.88 | 53.70 | 52.83 | 43,239,500 |
| VALE3 | 62.88 | -2.33% | +1.98% | 64.38 | 64.43 | 62.80 | 24,652,300 |
| ITUB4 | 41.42 | -0.67% | +11.30% | 41.70 | 42.60 | 41.15 | 28,160,700 |
| BBDC4 | 15.69 | -1.63% | -13.88% | 15.95 | 16.30 | 15.67 | 65,766,400 |
| BBAS3 | 17.59 | +0.69% | -15.59% | 17.47 | 18.31 | 17.51 | 67,844,600 |
| B3SA3 | 15.27 | +1.33% | +21.71% | 15.07 | 15.78 | 15.20 | 75,282,000 |
| ABEV3 | 15.40 | +0.20% | +26.75% | 15.37 | 15.68 | 15.31 | 27,307,400 |
| WEGE3 | 45.78 | +2.81% | +10.06% | 44.53 | 47.08 | 45.06 | 9,823,200 |
| PRIO3 | 69.21 | -2.71% | +87.14% | 71.14 | 70.98 | 69.15 | 6,663,200 |
| SUZB3 | 47.14 | -0.55% | -3.79% | 47.40 | 47.84 | 46.10 | 7,151,800 |
| RENT3 | 31.14 | -1.67% | -20.73% | 31.67 | 32.68 | 31.02 | 19,092,400 |
| AZZA3 | 16.72 | +1.15% | -42.24% | 16.53 | 17.42 | 16.72 | 4,875,400 |
| CSNA3 | 4.76 | -4.99% | -47.09% | 5.01 | 5.14 | 4.76 | 14,327,900 |
| GGBR4 | 24.87 | -2.28% | +36.28% | 25.45 | 26.20 | 24.79 | 7,507,900 |
| ENEV3 | 26.79 | +0.45% | +49.78% | 26.67 | 27.35 | 26.30 | 12,263,000 |
— For the complete picture, read our in-depth guide: Latin America Stock Markets 2026: Ibovespa, Merval, COLCAP, IPSA and IPC Guide
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