LatAm Opens Thin After Ibovespa’s 1.38% Gain | Pre-Open, Oct 12
Latin America opens thin as four markets close for holidays, with oil near $103 and the dollar firm. Mexico's industrial output is the key data. The post LatAm Opens Thin After Ibovespa’s 1.38% Gain | Pre-Open, Oct 12 appeared first on The Rio Times .
Latin America's stock markets opened Monday with a mixed sentiment, buoyed by lower oil prices and a resilient U.S. dollar. Brazil's Petrobras was the most actively traded stock in the B3 session, with a turnover of approximately R$2.8 billion. However, the dollar index hovering around 102.2 meant Latin currencies were all performing well.
Trading activity was light due to holidays in several countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and parts of the U.S. Analysts will be closely watching the Mexico industrial production report and the upcoming U.S. inflation figures to gauge potential impacts on Latin currencies. Despite the defensive but not fearful market sentiment, oil prices saw a brief surge above $105.50 before settling around $103.
A sustained oil price above $100 could lead to fuel inflation, prompting central banks to maintain higher interest rates. The evidence, however, suggests a positive outlook, with U.S. futures up and Brazil's main index nearing a record high. A key factor to watch is the US 10-year yield, which is already above 5.2% and could act as a brake on any sustained Latin rally.
The Ibovespa closed at 209,066.90, up 1.38%, with 4 of 5 stocks advancing. Mexico's BVL PERÚ led the gains, while MERVAL lagged behind.
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