At the beginning of operations the price of dollar today Thursday was up to 20.43 pesos in banks. Meanwhile, the interbank exchange rate rose to 19.96 pesos per dollar, with a gain of 0.46 percent.
Citibanamex sells the dollar at 20.43 pesos, while Banorte does it in 20.25 pesos, BBVA Mexico at 20.20, Azteca Bank at 20.10 and Santander in 19.94 units.
The peso appreciated below the 20-point barrier due to the weak dollar and after the publication of economic data in the United States.
How is the exchange rate going?
Banco Base explained in a report that the appreciation of the peso continues to be the result of increased optimism in the financial markets, where gains are observed in European capital markets and gains in the US market are likely to continue during the session, with publication of quarterly results of financial institutions.
“The dollar-weighted index hit its lowest level in a month, falling 0.07 percent today,” he said.
On the other hand, the foreign exchange market highlights the depreciation of the Russian ruble, which loses 1.73 percent, trading at 77.12 rubles per dollar.
This is because the United States has announced sanctions against Russia, which include a ban on US companies from participating in primary Russian debt placements. On the bond market, the 10-year rate of return on Russian bonds shows an increase of 17 basis points, standing at 7.21 percent.
It should be added that a few moments ago, White House announced that 32 Russian entities and individuals have also been sanctioned for their efforts to influence the 2020 presidential election, as well as other acts of “misinformation and interference”. Also in collaboration with UEuropean Union, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada, the sanction of eight persons associated with the occupation Russia in the Crimea.
Real time dollar
(…) euro It is sold at the window with a maximum of 24.37 pesos and is bought with 23.89 pesos. In turn, pound It is offered at 28.05 pesos and is purchased at 27.62 pesos.
Bank of Mexico (Banxico) registered in the previous session an exchange rate of 20.05 pesos per dollar.
With information from Reuters
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