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Argentina Stocks Extend Post-Election Rally as Dollar Quotes Hold; Mexican Peso Softens Ahead of Banxico

Policy cues alongside a stronger dollar shaped a Buenos Aires equity surge, with a weaker Mexican peso into the central bank’s rate call.

Overview

  • Argentina’s official dollar stands at 1,500 pesos for sale at Banco Nación, while the informal blue trades near 1,445.
  • The BCRA reported no intervention in Monday’s FX session, with the wholesale rate approaching the top of its trading band.
  • Buenos Aires equities advanced again, with the S&P Merval up about 3.2% and Argentine ADRs gaining in New York.
  • Analysts linked improved sentiment to recent economic team appointments, as reserves hover around US$39–41 billion and an IMF interest payment of roughly US$822 million approaches.
  • Mexico’s peso weakened to roughly 18.6–18.65 per dollar as the DXY climbed near 100, with traders focused on Banxico’s decision this week and the prospect of further easing.