Mexican Stock Market and Wall Street Rise Amid Oil Price Surge

The Mexican Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (BMV) opened higher on July 13, 2026, gaining 0.08% to 66,550 points, marking a second consecutive day of gains after a weekly loss. In the United States, major Wall Street indices showed mixed performance: the S&P 500 slipped 0.19% to 7,556.65, the Nasdaq fell 0.73% to 26,090.29, while the Dow Jones rose 0.21% to 52,746.58. Technology semiconductors tied to artificial‑intelligence investments fell sharply, with SK Hynix down 8.64%, Micron 7.56%, AMD 5.33% and Broadcom 2.65%. Oil prices jumped about 3% after renewed attacks in the Middle East, lifting energy shares such as Exxon Mobil (+3.06%), ConocoPhillips (+2.95%) and Chevron (+2.60%). In Mexico, Orbia, GCC and Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico recorded modest gains. West Texas Intermediate rose to $73.59 per barrel and Brent to $78.40, up roughly 3% each.

A broader Latin American market snapshot showed several regional indices gaining: Brazil’s IBOV up 2.97%, Chile’s IPSA up 0.28%, and Mexico’s IPC up 0.59%, while other markets experienced mixed moves. Commodity prices were volatile: Brent crude rose 4.20% and WTI 4.34%, copper fell 0.52%, gold slipped 1.10% and silver 2.80%. Agricultural products showed strong gains in corn (+6.68%) and wheat (+1.58%) but declines in coffee (‑10.74%). The data reflect investor reactions to higher oil prices, risk‑aversion, and sector‑specific pressures.