The price of the dollar on December 18

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At the beginning of operations the price of dollar today Friday is up to 20.28 pesos in banks. Meanwhile, the interbank exchange rate rose to 19.83 pesos per dollar, with a loss of 0.21 percent.

Citibanamex sell dollar at 20.28 pesos, while BBVA Mexico does it at 20.10, Banorte on 20.05, Santander at 19.48 and Azteca Bank in 19.66 units.

He weight depreciated after three profitable sessions, in a market with the objectives set on the Brexit negotiations, the approval of a stimulus package in the United States and an increase in SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infections, which cause the disease covid19.

How is the exchange rate going?

Basic bank explained in a report that there is “a moderate consolidation of the dollar against most currencies, after losing for four consecutive days, because market participants are still waiting US a new fiscal stimulus package is approved ”.

He said that currently the government of US operates with temporary funds that expire today, so Congress must approve the spending package for fiscal year 2021 or another short-term financing plan during the session.

Meanwhile, the process of Brex it also generates some nervousness in the foreign exchange market. The Prime Minister of United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, indicated that talks on the trade agreement with the European Union are in a “serious situation”.

Real time dollar

He euro It is sold at the window with a maximum of 24.78 pesos and is bought with 24.27 pesos. In turn, pound It is offered at 27.25 pesos and is purchased at 26.77 pesos.

Bank of Mexico (Banxico) recorded in the previous session an exchange rate of 19.81 pesos per dollar.

With information from Reuters

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