The dollar in Colombia gained $ 37 at the end of the day compared to the lowest value traded.
Last Wednesday, he closed the day with a price of $ 3,496, meaning he gained 1.33% in value, $ 52 above today’s representative market price (TRM), which is $ 3,444, and $ 37 compared to value . lowest traded ($ 3,459).
The Colcap index of the Colombian stock exchange, in turn, closed 1.12% higher.
Finally, oil prices rose after a difficult start to the week, benefiting in particular from the decline in US reserves of crude oil and petroleum products.
A barrel of North Sea Brent for delivery in February rose 2.24%, or $ 1.12 in London, to $ 51.20. The US barrel of WTI for February rose 2.34% to US $ 48.12.
By the end of the last two sessions, the two reference contracts had lost some of the significant gains made since early November, helping them reach their pre-pandemic levels.
According to a report released Wednesday by the US Energy Information Agency (EIA), US stocks of crude oil, gasoline and distillates in the United States fell last week.
This data sparked a dose of optimism among investors, who expect consumption to rise next year after experiencing a brutal slowdown in 2020 due to the pandemic and the restriction on travel.
“Our indicators in the United States are starting to show more robust activity,” explains Bjornar Tonhaugen of the Rystad Energy cabinet. “As we have already told our customers, shale oil is a monster that can be slowed down, but it can also be killed.”
“Moreover, a new wind can be expected in the geopolitical scene next year,” the expert said.
The new US administration, taking office at the end of January, could take a more conciliatory tone towards Iran and ease its economic sanctions, allowing Tehran to sell more barrels in the world market.