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USDMXN Spiking Higher In Recent Trade Amid Pressure On US Equities

MEXICO
  • USDMXN (+1.48%) has extended its intra-day rally following the below-expectations inflation data this morning, with the weaker sentiment in global equity markets adding further pressure to the peso.
  • The most recent spike to levels around 18.25 coincides with a breach of both the March 02 and 07 highs just shy of the 18.20 mark with no specific headlines on the newsfeeds.
  • Additionally, there may be a potential profit taking dynamic in play ahead of the key US data on Friday. As noted, the 20-day EMA, at 18.3241, marks the first resistance point.

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