When starting operations, the price is of dollar today Thursday it was up to 20.43 pesos in banks. Meanwhile, the interbank exchange rate stands at 19.96 pesos per dollar, with a gain of 0.46 percent.
Citibanamex sells the dollar at 20.43 pesos while Banorte it does it in 20.25 pesos, BBVA Mexico at 8.20 pm, Azteca Bank at 20.10 and Santander in 19.94 units.
The peso appreciated below the 20-point barrier on the back of a weak dollar and following the release of economic data in the United States.
How’s the exchange rate going?
Banco Base explained in a report that the appreciation of the peso remains the result of greater optimism in the financial markets, where gains are seen in the capital markets of Europe and that the rise in the US market is likely during session, with the publication of quarterly results of financial institutions.
“The dollar-weighted index hit its lowest level in a month and fell 0.07 percent today,” he said.
On the other hand, the exchange market highlights the depreciation of the Russian ruble, which is losing 1.73 percent and trading at 77.12 rubles per dollar.
This happened because the United States announced sanctions against Russia, including a ban on American companies from participating in primary Russian debt placements. In the bond market, the 10-year yield on Russian bonds has risen from 17 basis points to 7.21 percent.
It should be added that a few moments ago the White House announced that 32 Russian entities and individuals were also being punished for efforts to influence the 2020 presidential election as well as other acts of “disinformation and interference”. Also in collaboration with the UEuropean Union, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada, the sanction of eight people in connection with the occupation of Russia in Crimea.
Real time dollar
The euro It is sold at the window for up to 24.37 pesos and for 23.89 pesos. For his part, pound sterling It is offered for 28.05 pesos and has been purchased for 27.62 pesos.
The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) recorded an exchange rate of 20.05 pesos in the previous session per dollar.
With information from Reuters
MRA