Mexico City /
At the beginning of operations the price of dollar today Wednesday is up to 20.46 pesos in banks. Meanwhile, the interbank exchange rate amounts to 19.86 pesos per dollar, with a gain of 0.13 percent.
Citibanamex sells the dollar at 20.46 pesos, while BBVA Mexico does it at 20.29, Banorte at 20.15, Santander at 19.94 and Azteca Bank in 19.76 units.
The peso appreciated due to the optimism to see a strong global economic recovery next year, given the progress in the distribution and application of vaccines against the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease COVI-19 and by expectations of greater support for the pandemic in US
How is the exchange rate going?
Basic bank He explained in a report that most of the coins in the large basket of major crosses are gaining ground against the dollar, with the exception of the Russian ruble, which allows the dollar-weighted index to lose 0.38 percent.
“Exchange rate movements were on a par with the rest of the market, mainly due to adjustments in investment positions at the end of the year, as little relevant economic information was published and operating volumes were reduced in the market. exchange rate, “he said.
He pointed out that the United Kingdom had approved the covid-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, becoming the first country to authorize its use. Unlike the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, it can be transported more easily because it does not require such low temperatures to preserve it, so during the session this news will probably contribute to the optimism of the markets, especially the capital market.
Real time dollar
He euro It was sold at the window for a maximum of 25.09 pesos and was bought at 24.56 pesos. In turn, pound was offered at 27.25 pesos and was purchased at 27.19 pesos.
The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) recorded an exchange rate of 19.94 pesos in the previous session per dollar.
With information from Reuters
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