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Mexican Peso Under Pressure Amid Cautious Environment

December 10, 2024 (Investorideas.com Newswire) Investorideas.com, a go-to platform for big investing ideas releases market commentary from Quasar Elizundia, Expert Research Strategist at Pepperstone.

"The Mexican peso faces pressure against the U.S. dollar, reflecting a climate of caution in the markets as investors await key inflation data from the United States. On Tuesday, the USD/MXN exchange rate rose 0.3%, settling around 20.3 pesos per dollar, signaling relative weakness for the Mexican currency.

The release of U.S. inflation figures, scheduled for tomorrow, will be crucial for the peso. Persistent inflation in the U.S. could reinforce the Federal Reserve's less accommodative stance and delay interest rate cuts, a scenario adverse for the peso. On the other hand, if the data shows signs of moderating inflation, it could pave the way for a more accommodative tone from the Fed, potentially benefiting the Mexican peso.

Locally, the decline in the Consumer Confidence Indicator (CCI) for November, which fell to 47.7 points from 49.5 in October, highlights a drop in economic expectations. In particular, perceptions about the country's economy over the next 12 months decreased by 3.4 points, reflecting uncertainty about the economic outlook. Although households maintain a stable level of willingness to purchase durable goods, the data suggests caution rather than optimism.

The economic growth outlook will also be influenced by the October industrial production data, to be released on Thursday. A weak result could heighten concerns about the pace of economic development in Mexico, adding negative pressure on the peso. Conversely, stronger figures could boost confidence and provide temporary support for the currency.

In this context, the Mexican peso remains vulnerable and in a holding pattern awaiting greater operational clarity, caught between international factors such as the Fed's monetary policy decisions and domestic factors like the loss of consumer confidence and economic uncertainty."

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