September 12, 2024 14:40 GMT
LATAM FX: Andean FX Outperforming On Commodity Strength
LATAM FX
- The rebound in commodity prices is helping Andean FX to outperform today, with CLP up around 1.1% against the dollar and COP gaining 0.5%. PEN is lagging the move (+0.35%), ahead of the BCRP monetary policy meeting this evening, when another 25bp cut is expected. For a full MNI preview of the meeting see here.
- USDCLP has fallen to first support at 932.05, the 50-day EMA, with key support remaining much further below current levels at 904.48, the Aug 26 low. On the upside, attention is on 953.93, the Aug 6 high.
- USDCOP has dipped back below 4245, having briefly pierced the 4300 level earlier this week, the highest since October last year. Tomorrow’s BanRep economist survey will indicate whether analysts expect the central bank to step up its easing pace later this month.
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