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Mexican market volatility persists amid shifting trends

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The Índice de Precios y Cotizaciones (IPC) maintained a pattern of sharp swings through mid-2026. After a seven-session losing streak in June, the market rebounded, though volatility persisted through July as investors weighed Fed expectations and geopolitical concerns. Financing activity saw significant growth, with long-term debt placements up 80% year-to-date by June. Late July saw a brief rally; on 30 July, the IPC rose 1.22% to 67,290.4, led by Banregio, Volaris, and Femsa, following a global tech boost. This momentum continued on 31 July with a 1.28% surge to 67,327, driven by mining and metals stocks like Grupo México and Peñoles. The peso also strengthened during this period, reaching 17.34 per USD. However, August brought renewed downward pressure. The index fell 0.46% on 5 August, as losses in industrial and consumer goods sectors offset gains in mining and banking. By mid-August, the IPC recorded a single-session decline of 1.41%, marking its lowest level since 10 June and contributing to a 3.15% cumulative loss for the month. This downturn occurred even as major Wall Street indices grew following U.S. inflation data that suggested moderating price pressures, influencing expectations for Federal Reserve monetary policy. By mid-August, volatility intensified as the BMV recorded its sixth decline in seven sessions. The IPC fell 0.5% to 63,933.69 units, bringing August losses to 4.5%. Despite the downturn, certain sectors showed resilience; Grupo México reported a 90.9% net profit increase to $2.093 billion due to higher copper prices, leading the market in profit per employee. Toward the end of August, the IPC fell below the 66,000-point mark. Following a five-session winning streak, the index dropped 0.15% to 66,191.11 points and later opened with a 0.45% decline to 65,892.73 points.

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