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Mexican peso strengthens against the US dollar in early August 2026
The Mexican peso gained against the US dollar in the first days of August 2026, appreciating between 0.15% and 0.30% across the market. Bloomberg data showed the spot rate at MXN 17.33 per dollar on the morning of 3 August, while the official rate published by Banco de México on the same day was MXN 17.32. Bank quotes varied, with Banamex listing a sell price of up to MXN 17.80 and other banks quoting rates around MXN 17.70‑17.99. The rally was attributed to easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and progress in US‑Iran diplomatic talks, which reduced global risk aversion. The broader market reflected the sentiment, with the DXY index slipping to 99.757 points and investors showing renewed appetite for emerging‑market currencies.
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Banco de México · Banxico · Bloomberg · Donald Trump · Iran · Mexican peso · Mexican peso · US dollar · United States
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- [DISPUTED] On 3 August 2026, the peso was quoted at MXN 17.3016 per dollar, a 0.15% gain, according to Reuters. www.excelsior.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] On 2 August 2026, the dollar sold for MXN 17.99 in Cancun according to Banco Azteca. www.aztecaquintanaroo.com
- [DISPUTED] The DXY index fell to 99.757 points as US‑Iran negotiations progressed on 3 August 2026. lajornadasanluis.com.mx
- [DISPUTED] Banco de México published an official exchange rate of MXN 17.32 per US dollar on 3 August 2026. quintanaroohoy.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Banamex listed a sell price of up to MXN 17.80 per US dollar on 3 August 2026. xeu.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] On 2 August 2026, the peso closed the week with a 0.13% gain, trading around MXN 17.34 per dollar. noticieroaltavoz.com
- [DISPUTED] Bloomberg reported the peso opened the session on 3 August 2026 up 0.28% at around MXN 17.2747 per dollar. lajornadasanluis.com.mx
- [DISPUTED] The Mexican peso appreciated 0.23% on the morning of 3 August 2026, trading at MXN 17.33 per US dollar in the spot market. xeu.mx